{"title":"He Bian","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating works of He Bian, a distinguished author who delves deep into the scholarly world of China's rich history and cultural heritage. Through her meticulously researched books, Bian offers readers profound insights into the intricate tapestry of China's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Manchu Mirrors\u003c\/em\u003e, Bian explores the cultural exchanges and influences between Western Europe and the Qing dynasty. This compelling narrative reveals how the intricate artefacts of the Manchu people were both symbolic and functional, serving as gateways to understanding the broader sociocultural dynamics of 18th-century China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout work, \u003cem\u003eThe Knowledge of Plants and Animals in High Qing China\u003c\/em\u003e, provides an enlightening journey into the botanical and zoological studies of the Qing period. Bian meticulously uncovers how plants and animals were not only vital to Chinese society but also reflected the empire's evolving scientific endeavours and global interactions during its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe Bian's contributions to education and reference literature make her books essential for anyone interested in historical scholarship, anthropological insights, and the interconnectedness of global cultures. Dive into her captivating narratives and expand your understanding of China's illustrious history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-manchu-mirrors-and-the-knowledge-of-plants-and-animals-in-high-qing-china-by-marten-soderblom-saarela-9780674297517","title":"The Manchu Mirrors and the Knowledge of Plants and Animals in High Qing China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the territory of Qing China expanded, so evolved the ways in which birds, beasts, fish, trees, and flowers came to be known in the multilingual empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Manchu Mirrors and the Knowledge of Plants and Animals in High Qing China\u003c\/em\u003e is the first systematic study of how the Qing court sought to codify Manchu and Chinese words for animals and plants throughout the eighteenth century, with a particular focus on Manchurian and other Inner Asian species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalling for renewed attention to Manchu dictionaries as an important source for Qing intellectual and cultural history, Bian and Söderblom Saarela show how Qing lexicographical practices embodied major revisions to the Chinese encyclopedic tradition, realigned the relationship between words and things, and left a lasting impact on natural historical scholarship in the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe updated form of Chinese learning, along with the malleable lexicon of the Manchu language, proved useful for the Manchu elite in displaying the reach and intellectual depth of Qing imperial power. Manchu was transformed from the language of a single people into the lexicographic façade for an imperial order of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795436294380,"sku":"9780674297517","price":157.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1477053482428.jpg?v=1757029965"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/he-bian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}