Philip A. Kuhn is an American academic and sinologist whose work delves into the history and East Asian studies. He focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese society and its evolution. His contributions to the field are significant, offering valuable insights into the complexities of the region.
During the reign of Emperor Ch'ien-lung, mass hysteria broke out among the common people, who feared that sorcerers were roaming the land and clipping the ends of men's braids in order to steal their souls. In his chronicle of this epidemic of fear and the official prosecutions that ensued, Kuhn opens a window on eighteenth-century China.
What is Chinese about China's modern state? This book proposes that the state we see today has developed over the past two centuries largely as a response to internal challenges emerging from the late empire. schovat popis
Focusing on the early history of psychoanalysis in Britain, this study explores the development of psychoanalytic theories and techniques, offering a revisionist perspective on their origins. It delves into the contributions of some of the first practitioners, providing insights into their influence on the field and the evolution of psychoanalysis during its formative years.