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Fairbank, John King was born on May 24, 1907 in Huron, South Dakota, United States. Son of Arthur Boyce and Lorena Curriculum Vitae (King) Fairbank.
(Examines the transformation of Imperial China to Communis...)
Examines the transformation of Imperial China to Communist China, discusses the social and cultural changes that have occurred, and looks at modern economic development in China.
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(First published in 1952. This is a study of the Chinese ...)
First published in 1952. This is a study of the Chinese Communist Party line, in its development over a period of thirty years, from 1921-1950. Forty key documents (in Chinese, Japanese and Russian) have been selected which mark significant stages or aspects of the ideological development of the Communist movement in China. The documents are supported by critical commentaries which give an account of the major developments in Chinese Communist strategy over the years. There is an extensive bibliography, index and glossary of Chinese names and terms.
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(Examines the transformation of Imperial China to Communis...)
Examines the transformation of Imperial China to Communist China, discusses the social and cultural changes that have occurred, and looks at modern economic development in China.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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( America’s top China–watcher, the renowned pandit of mo...)
America’s top China–watcher, the renowned pandit of modern Chinese history, here provides an unrivaled overview of revolutionary China and Chinese–American relations. His reviews and critical commentary scrutinize our always fascinated, often puzzled attitude toward this newly emergent superpower. John Fairbank distinguishes two major motifs in recent Chinese–American connections: the American expectation of highly profitable trade and investment, which so far have not materialized, and the deep–rooted missionary impulse to give the Chinese the best of our culture, which includes our efforts to promote human rights. The possibility of grafting our ideas of individual endeavor and God–given prerogatives onto two thousand years of Confucianism with its emphasis on duty and collective harmony seems remote. In contrast, the outlook for mutually enriching economic dealings is much brighter. Yet Fairbank cautions that we are dealing with a huge and disoriented nation struggling to enter the modern world with its own cultural identity intact, and (at least in the current period) with its Communist Party in power. Confucian tenets still prevail: theory and practice are a unity policies are a form of conduct manifesting one’s character, and attacks on policy equal attacks on the ruling party. These writings concern China in the mind’s eye of America—as it is interpreted though the works of American merchants, diplomats, missionaries, and reporters observing China’s travail of revolution. For generalist, scholar, and sage alike, China Watch offers many insights.
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(The purpose of this book is to trace the growth and devel...)
The purpose of this book is to trace the growth and development of East Asian civilization-namely that of China, Japan, Korea and contiguous areas-from its beginnings in North China up to the first half of the 19th century. The text is an outgrowth of the author's collaboration uin a lecture course initiated at Harvard University bin 1939 and offered since 1947 under the auspices of the Harvard Program of General Education. A work of indisputable scholarship, it is thorough without sacrificing conceiseness ands is at the same time eminently readable. (copied from dust jacket flap of text)
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(John King Fairbank was the West's doyen on China, and thi...)
John King Fairbank was the West's doyen on China, and this book is the full and final expression of his lifelong engagement with this vast ancient civilization. It remains a masterwork without parallel. The distinguished historian Merle Goldman brings the book up to date, covering reforms in the post-Mao period through the early years of the twenty-first century, including the leadership of Hu Jintao. She also provides an epilogue discussing the changes in contemporary China that will shape the nation in the years to come.
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Fairbank, John King was born on May 24, 1907 in Huron, South Dakota, United States. Son of Arthur Boyce and Lorena Curriculum Vitae (King) Fairbank.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Harvard University, 1929. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Harvard University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University, England, 1936.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Korea University, 1964. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Toronto, Canada, 1967. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Swarthmore College, 1968.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Oberlin College, 1971. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Cincinnati, 1973. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Wisconsin, 1969.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Massachusetts, 1974. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Middlebury College, 1975. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1978.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Brandeis University, 1979. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Clark University, 1979. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University South Dakota, 1981.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Michigan, 1982. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Johns Hopkins University, 1983. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Tufts University, 1988.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Dartmouth College, 1988.
Faculty department history, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1936-1977;
Francis Lee Higginson professor of history, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1959-1977;
director East Asian Research Center (now renamed John King Fairbank Center for East Asian Research), Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1955-1973;
chairman Council East Asian Studies, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1973-1977. Coordinator of information, Office of Strategic Services, Washington, 1941-1942. Special assistant to American ambassador, Chungking, Republic of China, 1942-1943.
With Office of War Information, Washington, 1944-1945. Director United States Information Service, China, 1945-1946.
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(The purpose of this book is to trace the growth and devel...)
(Examines the transformation of Imperial China to Communis...)
(Examines the transformation of Imperial China to Communis...)
( America’s top China–watcher, the renowned pandit of mo...)
(John King Fairbank was the West's doyen on China, and thi...)
(The history of Asian civilization, its societies and cult...)
(hc with dj, 481 pages, 7 parts/33 chapters, b&w photos, m...)
(This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of th...)
(East Asia: The Modern Transformation, by Fairbank, John K...)
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(GENERAL HISTORY OF THE CIVILIZATIONS OF THE FAR EAST)
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(First published in 1952. This is a study of the Chinese ...)
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(East Asia History)
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Member Far Eastern Association (vice president 1950-1951), American Institute Pacific Relations (trustee 1947-1951), Council on Foreign Relations, American History Association (president 1968, Centennial keynote speaker 1985), Association for Asian Studies (president 1959), National Committee United States-China Relations, American Academy Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society, Signet Society, Massachusetts History Society, American Council of Learned Societies (Far Eastern Studies committee), Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Theta Pi.
Married Wilma Cannon, June 29, 1932. Children: Laura, Holly.