xxii, 278 pages ; 20 cm

Relates the history of China's ancient divination manual, discussing its structure, worldwide appeal to different cultures, and influence on philosophy, medicine, art, and politics

Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-264) and index

Part One. The domestic evolution of the Yijing -- Genesis of the Changes -- The making of a classic -- Interpreting the Changes -- Part Two. The transnational travels of the Yijing -- The Changes in East Asia -- The westward travels of the Changes -- Concluding remarks

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