The Routledge Encyclopedia of Taoism provides comprehensive coverage of Taoist religion, thought, and history, reflecting the current state of Taoist scholarship. It contains hundreds of entries authored by an international body of experts which cover areas such as schools and traditions, texts, persons, and sacred sites. Terms are given in their original characters, transliterated and translated. The encyclopedia is thoroughly cross-referenced and indexed, and also includes a chronology and bibliography. It is invaluable for students and scholars in the fields of religious studies, philosophy and religion, and Asian history and culture.
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"With a focus on the history and traditions of Taoism, this work effectively challenges romanticized views that reduce the richness of these traditions to the Daode jing (Tao Te Ching) and the Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu). The encyclopedia includes a 196-page overview that could serve as a superb intermediate textbook on Taoism." G. J. Reece (American University), Choice
The depth of the entries and variety of subjects covered are impressive, creating a must-have reference for anyone interested in Taoism." Christine Pesch (Yale University), Theological Librarianship
Foreword, by T.H. Barrett, Contributors, Introduction, Conventions,
Format of the Entries, Abbreviations and Symbols, Synoptic Table of Contents,
List of Illustrations, List of Tables, Taoism: An Overview, Entries A through
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Fabrizio Pregadio has taught at the University of Venice (199697), the Technical University of Berlin (19982001), Stanford University (200108), and McGill University in Montreal (200910).
