Confucianism and the family

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"The family is central to societies that have been profoundly influenced by the Confucian, and later, Neo-Confucian mandate. This book examines the nature of family continuities and the internal family social and psychological dynamics in societies that comprise the Confucian core of Asia, namely China (including Taiwan), Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Singapore. Confucian ideas are discussed from diverse perspectives: religion, philosophy, and history; anthropology and sociology; psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychiatry. Both ..." --Publisher description.

subjects: Social life and customs,  Confucianism,  Families,  Family, asia,  Asia, social life and customs,  RELIGION,  Family,  Manners and customs,  Konfuzianismus,  Familie,  Gesellschaftsleben,  Soziale Wirklichkeit,  Famille,  Confucianisme,  Asie,  Moeurs et coutumes