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Book The art of war / Sun Tzu ; a new translation by Michael Nylan.
Associated Name: Nylan, Michael, translator.
Publication year: [2020]
Language: English
Call Number U101 .S93213 2020
Media class: Book
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, Inc
ISBN: 9781324004899 1324004894
Notes:
Text in English translated from Chinese.
Extent: 157 pages ; 20 cm
Description:
"For the first time in any modern language, a female scholar and translator reimagines The Art of War. Sun Tzu's ancient book of strategy and psychology has as much to tell us today as when it was first written 2,500 years ago. In a world forever at odds, his rules for anticipating the motivations and strategies of our competitors never cease to inspire leaders of all kinds. Michael Nylan, in her provocative introduction, sees new and unexpected lessons to be learned from The Art of War -- in business ventures, relationships, games of skill, academic careers, and medical practices. Strategy, like conflict, is woven into society's very roots. Nylan's crisp translation "offers a masterly new evaluation of this classic work, which balances the overtly military content with a profound and thought- provoking analysis" (Oliva Milburn). Readers newly engaging with ancient Chinese culture will be inspired by Nylan's authoritative voice. She proves that Sun Tzu is more relevant than ever, helping us navigate the conflicts we know and those we have yet to endure"-- Provided by publisher.
Introduction -- A note on the text -- First calculations -- Initiating battle -- Planning an attack -- Forms to perceive -- The disposition of power -- Weak and strong -- Contending armies -- Nine contingencies -- Fielding the army -- Conformations of the land -- Nine kinds of ground -- Attacks with fire -- Using spies.
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