Civilizing Missions International Religious Agencies in China
Description
By comparing the role and influence of early Christian missionaries with those of Christian NGOs today, this book critically assesses the idea of a Christian 'civilizing mission' within the context of China. It provides a local, non-Han perspective based on a rich array of historical, ethnographical, and empirical sources.
Keywords
Political ScienceInternational RelationsWorldAsianHistory & TheorySocial ScienceEthnic StudiesAsian StudiesHistoryAnthropologyCultural & SocialIntergovernmental Organizations
2008Book
Author(s)Miwa Hirono
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9780230608979
LanguageEnglish
