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The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth—through Chinese New Year festivities or the classic adventures of the Monkey King in Journey to the West—not everyone understands the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Offering more than an overview of Chinese mythology, The Chinese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Chinese religions, culture, and history. Expert Tao Tao Liu introduces us to an intriguing cast of gods, goddesses, dragons, and monks, including the ancient hero Yi the Archer, who shot suns out of the sky to save humanity from a drought; Guanyin, the goddess of mercy and compassion, to whom there are temples dedicated all over East Asia; and Madame White Snake, a water snake spirit in the guise of a mysterious widow, her story adapted into countless films and operas. This illustrated volume is for anyone interested in China or mythology, as knowing China’s myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light.

Focusing on China's urban construction land (UCL) development, the book explores two distinct types: formal, top-down development and informal, bottom-up development. It highlights the significant scale of informal land development, often overlooked in research and policy. The author reveals the active role of the peasantry in transforming rural land for urban use, challenging the perception of them as mere victims. Through case studies in Beijing and Shenzhen, it advocates for a unified urban-rural land management system to enhance land efficiency and address the complexities of urbanization in developing countries.

Dieser Band versammelt, erstmals ins Deutsche übertragen, volkstümliche Erzählungen aus China, die die Realität des Alltags mit dem Zauber und dem Wunderbaren kombinieren. Einerseits sind die Straßen und Wege des ländlichen China oft von Eintönigkeit geprägt, andererseits aber sind sie auch erfüllt mit Wundern. Realismus und Phantasie werden gemeinsam verarbeitet und laden zum Staunen ein. Der Herausgeber hat 14 Geschichten ausgewählt, die die verschiedenen Aspekte chinesischer Traditionen in den Blick nehmen, die noch immer wesentlich die Feste, die Etikette und Riten, die Kunst und das Handwerk Chinas prägen.