Rumor in the Early Chinese Empires

by Zongli Lu

This is the first English translation of Lu Zongli's major study of rumor in the early Chinese empires. Lu explores how rumor, a non-official form of public opinion, formed and spread through non-official channels of early Chinese history. In this careful investigation, Lu utilizes sources concerning dynastic politics, popular songs, mythology and prophetic texts, dissecting the nature, function and impact of rumor on politics and culture. His work...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110847926X
• ISBN13: 9781108479264
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"