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Conversion by the Book
- Author(s):
- Gregory Scott (see profile)
- Date:
- 2013
- Group(s):
- Buddhist Studies
- Subject(s):
- Nineteenth century, Twentieth century, Buddhism, China, Printing, Publishers and publishing
- Item Type:
- Dissertation
- Institution:
- Columbia University
- Tag(s):
- 19th century, 20th century, Chinese Buddhism, Publishing
- Permanent URL:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/M6C21M
- Abstract:
- In this dissertation I argue that print culture acted as a catalyst for change among Buddhists in modern China. Through examining major publication institutions, publishing projects, and their managers and contributors from the late nineteenth century to the 1920s, I show that the expansion of the scope and variety of printed works, as well as new the social structures surrounding publishing, substantially impacted the activity of Chinese Buddhists. In doing so I hope to contribute to ongoing discussions of the ?revival? of Chinese Buddhism in the modern period, and demonstrate that publishing, propelled by new print technologies and new forms of social organization, was a key field of interaction and communication for religious actors during this era, one that helped make possible the introduction and adoption of new forms of religious thought and practice.
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- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 6 years ago
- License:
- Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives
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