A History of Sinology

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A study of major works in the history of Sinology, covering both its 19th century European and 20th century North American branches. This is an introduction to the history of the study of traditional China in the Western world, including all fields (history, literature, philosophy, etc.) and approaches (translation, analysis, close reading, handbooks and reference works). Attention to how the study of China outside of China has evolved through time.