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Wushu, the Chinese martial art form known as kung fu in the West, embodies traditional Chinese culture and reflects the self defense and fitness practices of the Chinese people. The core philosophy of wushu is drawn from Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist principles and the Eastern philosophy that humans are an integral part of nature. In this illustrated introduction Wang Guangxi discusses the theory, schools, weapons and development of this distinctive and captivating branch of Chinese culture from ancient times to the present day, including its representation in literature and film.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521186643
eBay Product ID (ePID)112360697
Product Key Features
Book TitleChinese Kung Fu
AuthorGuangxi Wang
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
GenreSports
Dimensions
Item Height230mm
Item Width156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorGuangxi Wang
Series TitleIntroductions to Chinese Culture
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom