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Book SynopsisIn the last few decades Feng Shui has become a global spiritual movement. Ole Bruun explains its Chinese origins and meanings as well as its more recent Western interpretations. Unlike the abundance of popular manuals, his Introduction treats Chinese Feng Shui as an academic subject, bridging religion, history and sociology.
Trade Review"...deeply insightful book. ...important for any student of Chinese culture. Useful for Chinese studies, religious studies, and anthropology. Highly recommended. --Choice
Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. A brief history of Feng Shui; 3. Feng Shui in the context of Chinese popular religion; 4. Feng Shui research; 5. Cosmological principles, schools of interpretation, and the Feng Shui compass; 6. Feng Shui in the Chinese cityscape: China proper and overseas; 7. Modern Feng Shui interpretations and uses; 8. Environmental concerns; 9. Feng Shui as cultural globalization; Bibliography; Index.
