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Shuchen Xiang, "Chinese Cosmopolitanism: The History and Philosophy of an Idea" (Princeton UP, 2023)

New Books in East Asian Studies

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Chinese Theories of War and Military Efficacy

This chapter examines Chinese theories of war and military efficacy, comparing them to Western strategies. It discusses the hermeneutic understanding of efficacy in Chinese theories, focusing on manipulating existing situations to one's advantage with minimal action. The chapter also highlights the ecological and human damage differences between Chinese and Western approaches.

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