Author: HSU, FRANCIS L. K.
Title: Religion, Science and Human Crises a Study of China in Transition and Its Implications for the West
Description: London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd [1957], 1952. Hardcover. Ex-Library; B&W Illustrations; 5 3/4 x 8 3/4; 142+ pages; Hard cover has green spine with gold lettering. Missing DJ. Former library book with typical markings. Pages are clean and tight; does not appear to have been used very much. Illustrated with 5 b/w figures and some tables. 'This little book by Professor Hsu is packed tight with interesting empirical materials and theoretical analysis on two fundamental anthropological problems: one, the nature of and relations among science, magic and religion; and two, the processes of acculturation, especially with respect to the receiving of Western science by non-Western folk and non-literate societies..' 2 appendices; index.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

Keywords: China; Chines History; 2th Century World History; Asian History; Religion; Social Life; Customs; Cultural History; Magic; Medicine/Health/Health Care Cultural History Education Geography World History Fairy Tales/Folk Lore Reference Government/Economics/L