Do you ever wonder why Chinese and Westerners sometime seem so different in thinking and behavior? You may be surprised to find out the reasons behind this, which reach all the way back to prehistoric times. This book takes you on a journey from the Ice Age through to modern day in order to better understand how two cultures evolved into what they are today, and what our future will hold.
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China and its people are affecting our lives in more and more ways. Beyond manufacturing for the world, they are influencing what we eat and wear, the technology we rely on, and becoming increasingly involved in our global economics and politics. But how much do you really know about them? Are we friends or enemies? This book will help you become better informed to make that decision.
“…their refreshing approach eschews headline grabbing predictions about inevitable conflict between China and Western nations, while also avoiding claims that either culture holds superior values. Neither China nor West is portrayed as exotic or dangerous. Instead, this is a fascinating account of how past similarities and differences between the East and West provide the groundwork for a new culture that will reshape our lives in the future. …An excellent resource for those who live and work at a place where Chinese and Western viewpoints coincide.”
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The recipient of the prestigious iUniverse Editor’s Choice and Publisher’s Choice awards, this book provides an introduction to the vast array of academic literature and information on these two cultures, combining perspectives from many fields of physical and social science such as history, philosophy, psychology, archaeology, anthropology, physics, astronomy, economic and political science. It describes the dynamic forces behind the rise and fall of both civilizations through time, and posits that the two cultures are not as unlike as many seem to think. As it turns out, there are many ways in which Chinese and Westerners have been learning from each other in the past. In this age of globalization and rapid technological development, it is even more important for them to work together in building a better global village for the humankind of the future.
PREFACE
Chapter One - Introduction
PART ONE: THE THINKING PROCESSES
Chapter Two - Environmental and Evolutionary Influences
Chapter Three - Thought and Philosophical Development
PART TWO: HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Chapter Four - Being Human
Chapter Five - The Individual and the Family
Chapter Six - Individual, Society, and State
PART THREE: MEGA HISTORY, CHINA AND THE WEST
Chapter Seven - The Neolithic Times
Chapter Eight - The Great Empires
Chapter Nine - The Decline of Empires
Chapter Ten - Divergent Paths
Chapter Eleven - On the Road to Modern Times
Chapter Twelve - Rebirth and Decay
PART FOUR: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Chapter Thirteen - The Lessons of History
Chapter Fourteen - Learning from Each Other
CONCLUDING REMARKS
Copyright Tai P. Ng 2021