David Palmer
Books by David Palmer
“Qigong is a neologism created by the Communists in the 1950s to describe energetic spiritual practices that might be analogous to yoga in the Indian tradition.” Read more...
Interviews where books by David Palmer were recommended
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The Religious Question in Modern China
by Vincent Goossaert and David Palmer -
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Qigong Fever
by David Palmer -
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The Missionary's Curse and Other Tales from a Chinese Catholic Village
by Henrietta Harrison -
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Zen Baggage: A Pilgrimage to China
by Bill Porter -
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Democracy’s Dharma: Religious Renaissance and Political Development in Taiwan
by Richard Madsen
The best books on Religion in China, recommended by Ian Johnson
The best books on Religion in China, recommended by Ian Johnson
China is a religious country with all kinds of faiths being practised across its vast territories—despite Mao’s attempts to eradicate them. The Chinese Communist Party tolerates a variety of religions but continues to grapple with the potential challenge they pose to its authority. Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson introduces the best books on the complex topic of religion in China.
