{"product_id":"the-daoist-tradition-an-introduction-9781441116697","title":"The Daoist Tradition: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Louis Komjathy\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Taoism (see also PHILOSOPHY - Taoist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a historical, textual and ethnographic approach, this is the most comprehensive presentation of Daoism to date. In addition to revealing the historical contours and primary concerns of Chinese Daoists and Daoist communities, \u003ci\u003eThe Daoist Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e provides an account of key themes and defining characteristics of Daoist religiosity, revealing Daoism to be a living and lived religion. Exploring Daoism from a comparative religious studies perspective, this book gives the reader a deeper understanding of religious traditions more broadly. Beginning with an overview of Daoist history, \u003ci\u003eThe Daoist Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e then covers key elements of Daoist worldviews and major Daoist practices. This is followed by a discussion of the importance of place and sacred sites as well as representative examples of material culture in Daoism. The work concludes with an overview of Daoism in the modern world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book includes a historical timeline, a map of China, 25 images, a glossary, text boxes, suggested reading and chapter overviews. A companion website provides both student and lecturer resources: http: \/\/www.bloomsbury.com\/the-daoist-tradition-9781441168733\/\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45086964482199,"sku":"9781441116697","price":21582.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781441116697.webp?v=1767266381","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-daoist-tradition-an-introduction-9781441116697","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}