Mit der Reihe Chinesische Perspektiven sollen grundlegende Werke chinesischen Denkens einem größeren deutschen Publikum zugänglich gemacht werden. Mit dem vorliegenden Band, der anlässlich des 40. Jahrestages der Aufnahme der diplomatischen Beziehungen zwischen China und Deutschland verfasst wurde, halten uns die Herausgeber einen faszinierenden Spiegel vor. Der chinesische, auf jeden Fall gut gemeinte Blick auf Deutschland ist auch und gerade für uns reich an Informationen und gibt Anlass...

This book investigates geopolymers and geopolymer-based composites, with a focus on their preparation, geopolymerization mechanisms, microstructures, mechanical properties, and fracture behaviors. Geopolymers are inorganic materials consisting of tetrahedral units (such as [SiO4] and [AlO4]) linked by shared oxygens and forming long-range, covalently bonded and amorphous frameworks. Geopolymers have the advantages of low-temperature preparation, low cost, high heat and corrosion resistance...

Este libro reúne contribuciones fundamentales de los mayores expertos en el mundo dedicados al estudio de la cultura y el sistema educativo chino y la enseñanza del español a sinohablantes. Es la primera obra de habla hispana dedicada a esta temática de tanta vigencia en un momento en que los estudiantes chinos se vuelcan en forma masiva al estudio de lenguas extranjeras y en particular, del español. Alberto J. Sánchez Griñán y Mónica Melo han seleccionado estos artículos para quienes trab...

This celebration of Chinese Science Fiction — thirteen stories, all translated for the first time into English — represents a unique exploration of the nation’s speculative fiction from the late 20th century onwards, curated and translated by critically acclaimed writer and essayist Xueting Christine Ni.From the renowned Jiang Bo’s ‘Starship: Library' to Regina Kanyu Wang’s ‘The Tide of Moon City', and Anna Wu’s ‘Meisje met de Parel', this is a collection for all f...

In-depth exploration of machine learning techniques applied to UAV operations and communications, highlighting areas of potential growth and research gapsArtificial Intelligence for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles provides a comprehensive overview of machine learning (ML) techniques used in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, communications, sensing, and computing. It emphasizes key components of UAV activity to which ML can significantly contribute includi...

This book offers a dynamic portrayal of the preeminent Neo-Confucian Wang Yangming's philosophy of the heartmind. Through the life and times of this prodigious Ming Dynasty figure, from his early literary achievements and pursuit of Buddhist and Daoist ideals to his later success in warfare, virtuous leadership, and tragic struggle against dynastic corruption, the author traces the many stages of the development and application of Wang’s Confucian thinking. Its systematic study of the cont...

Seit Jahrtausenden blicken die Menschen zu den Sternen, um Antworten auf ihre tiefsten Fragen zu finden. Zi Wei Dou Shu, die "Astrologie der Purpursterne", ist eines der geheimnisvollsten und präzisesten Systeme der chinesischen Wahrsagekunst. Es offenbart nicht nur verborgene Muster unseres Schicksals, sondern auch die karmischen Fäden, die unser Leben durchziehen. In diesem Buch nimmt Wang Lìhuá die Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Reise in die Welt der chinesischen Astrologie. Sie entsc...

Chinese medicine has a long history, with the earliest records of its use in China dating back almost 3,000 years. This medical system includes several therapeutic methods: herbal medicines, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and acupressure, as well as the movement and massage therapies of Qigong, Taichi and Tuina, all of which have been studied, practiced and evaluated in millions of patients over time.This book describes the use of these methods in Taiwan, with case reports deta...

Incredible Mandarin: Basic Course (Book 1) by Shu-Fen Chen, Ching-Hua Chen, Ming-Yi Li, Dien-Min Liu, and Chiehyu Jessica Wang.

This Element examines how international heritage discourses are internalized and reshaped in China, using the Yellow Emperor cults as a lens to explore broader themes of intangible heritage, religious resurgence, and identity construction. The central argument is that cultural heritage serves as a powerful tool for shaping new religious expressions and enabling Chinese localities to assert their uniqueness while redefining historical narratives. Through case studies of several localities a...

This book discusses the problems of Physical Layer Security (PLS) in Intelligent Reflecting Surface (IRS)-assisted wireless networks.It also discusses the corresponding methods to solve these problems in a comprehensive style. Furthermore, some potential challenges are well analyzed.This book is divided into 11 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the propagation characteristics of IRS-aided PLS communications. From Chapter 2 to Chapter 10,The authors mainly provide deep ...

As art therapy rapidly makes its mark across Asia, this book documents how the field of art therapy is taking shape as both a profession and a discipline in this region. It looks at how art therapists in Asia are assimilating Western models and adapting them to create unique home-grown practices.Building on theory, research and practice that has been developed in the West, practitioners throughout Asia are creating innovative art therapy programs that reflect cultural diversity and...