In the book "Narcotic Culture: A History of Drugs in China," the authors enlighten the reader about opium use and trades in China. ... The authors did a fantastic job of organizing how they present their case study. ... These headings really guide the reader and bold the focus and intention of each segment. ... It enlightens the reader by bringing the written words to life with examples of the people, culture, and history. ... His conclusion includes the idea that political leaders are not taking history into consideration with the drug bans today, because as we see with China, alternatives ar...

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The history of Chinese civilization spans thousands of years and encompasses countless ideas, beliefs, and societal and political doctrines. ... Confucius sought a type of all encompassing unity for the world and for his people; his wisdom was intended to serve as guide. ... It was at this time that Confucius is thought to have traveled widely in China, studying ancient rites and ceremonies. ... Confucius is accredited to have said, 'I silently accumulate knowledge; I study and do not get bored; I teach others and do not grow weary - for these things come naturally to me.'... In his ...

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Its earliest history is tells of legendary emperors who ruled over China from the beginning of the world and taught the people agriculture, arts, crafts and the manners of civilization. ... This adaptation of Chinese culture continued uninterrupted through the 18th century, helping guide Japan to further development and growth. ...

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According to him, rulers can become great and prosperous if and only if they themselves lead free lives, and are willing to be guided by true moral principles (Berling, Judith A, pg 3). ... For the most part, one can say he is the most "adored" person in Chinese history. ... From his study of Chinese tradition, he gathered the teachings that would influence people throughout time to the present. ...

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The Chinese had a long history of culture, which very often intrigue many, including myself. ... "Culture is all the historically created designs for living, explicit and implicit, rational, irrational, nonrational, which exist at any given time as potential guides for the behavior of men" Indeed, many of the cultural practices we see today, regardless of nationalities, saw its roots back in history. ... In fact, studies were carried out by anthropologists and suggested "business organization can be viewed as mini-cultures which operate within the wider national cultural context, as well as c...

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This was the period known in Japanese history as the Meiji Restoration; after centuries of military governments which had followed a policy of enforced isolation from the outside world a revolution led to the re-establishment of imperial rule and the opening up of the country to overseas trade and technology. ... Specifically, in accurate information on subject of history and origins. ... On the other hand, in his interpretation of education, he tried to be guided by the laws of nature and co-ordinated all the physical actions of human beings by the very simple laws of "number and reason".[3]...

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Mongolian Rule in China What makes a government in any country strong? Some say it is how the government interacts with the people, while others say that it is the laws and how strictly the government abides them (Dolan 120). The Mongols in China ruled two dynasties - the Yuan, and the Qing, each with superior power and incredible edict that the Chinese ruled dynasties lacked. The methods of ruling, used by the Mongols in China, were far superior to the Chinese ruling methods. The first formal dynasty - the Shang Dynasty, had no real central government. ...

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Yet a problem that struck me in 1975 when I first began studying China remains relevant today. ... Even the Great Helmsman's role in history is subject to revision. ... Though they have much to tell us, without a frame of reference, without a setting based in history and social relations, they do not satisfy one who wants to understand China. For that one needs an understanding of Chinese history and society. ... A more detailed study of the past fifteen years will follow in the future. ...

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He was a greatest man in China history. ... He was desire for study from his earliest childhood. ... In the other hand, Xunzi believed human nature was born to be greedy and bad but they can be good only if their mind are guided and educated through out ethics and morality practices. ...

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Sun Yat Sen is a figure that is impossible not to refer to while studying the Chinese Revolution. His involvement in the early days of the revolution is hard to deny but how effective and important his contribution was is arguable. There are many different arguments to whether Sun was a failed revol...

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Studying its application could help other cultures integrate their traditions into American minds. ... Even after Emperors devised new calendars or adopted the calendar we used today, people continued to be guided by Wan-nien-li's calendar and celebrated Chinese New Year on the first day of the perpetual calendar. The calendar underwent minor revisions throughout history, but its foundation remained strong. ...

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