Fortune-Tellers and Philosophers Divination in Traditional Chinese Society

As he explains the pervasiveness and tenacity of divination in China, Smith (history, Rice U.) explores not only the connections between various mantric techniques but also the relationship between divination and other facets of Chinese culture, including philosophy, science, and medicine. He concludes with a discussion of divination in 20th- century China and offers comparative reflections and suggestions for further cross-cultural research. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR