Part One: Introduction 1. The Unknown Land 2. The Face of China Part Two: History, Society and Economy 3. China’s Historical Integrity 4. The Traditional Economy 5. The Good Earth 6. Society 7. The Family Part Three: Buddhism and the Communist Political Order 8. Buddhism and Popular Culture 9. Buddhism as Heresy 10. Buddhism as a Philosophy of Life Part Four: Ritual and Rational uses of Education 11. Education and Modernization 12. Education and Manpower before the Cultural Revolution 13. The Cultural Revolution and its Aftermath 14. Education and Society
Biography
I. W. Mabbett is a historian and educator. His research interests include ancient Indian history, Buddhist philosophy and history, and the comparative study of Asian religions.
