Chinese characteristics

1890

Contents of the chapters
Introduction p.1
I. Unity in variety - Variety in unity p.6
II. Solidarity p.9
III. Social solidarity p.12
IV. Face p.15
V. The faculty of absorbing p.18
VI. Eating p.22
VII. Economy p.26
VIII. Hunger for gain and thirst for fame p.33
IX. Industry p.36
X. Credulity p.42
XI. Peaceableness p.46
XII. Social typhoons p.49
XIII. The dread of giving offence p.57
XIV. Politeness p.63
XV. Benevolence p.68
XVI. The disregard of time p.74
XVII. The disregard of accuracy p.78
XVIII. The talent for misunderstanding p.86
XIX. The talent for indirection p.91
XX. Flexible inflexibility p.98
XXI. Parasitism p.105
XXII. The absence of nerves p.111
XXIII. Disregard of foundations p.118
XXIV. Contempt for foreigners p.124
XXV. Intellectual turbidity p.131
XXVI. The absence of public spirit p.138
XXVII. Inability to conserve tangible memorials of the past p.145
XXVIII. Conservatism p.151
XXIX. Indifference to comfort and convenience p.160
XXX. Patience and perseverance p.177
XXXI. Physical vitality p.186
XXXII. Employment of intermediaries p.193
XXXIII. Filial piety p.201
XXXIV. The absence of sympathy p.214
XXXV. Mutual responsibility and respect for law p.231
XXXVI. Mutual suspicion p.244
XXXVII. The absence of sincerity p.265
XXXVIII. The absence of altruism p.286
XXXIX. Polytheism; Pantheism; Atheism p.354
XL. Conclusion p.380
Index p.405

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