The Scholar’s Mind: Essays in Honor of F. W. Mote

A collection of twenty-two Chinese and English-authored papers from the international symposium, Chinese Culture, Past and Present: An International Conference in Commemoration of Frederick W. Mote . Professor F. W. Mote (1922-2005) is widely recognized as a key Sinologist, enjoying a great reputation for his erudition, generosity, and broad knowledge of China. These essays focus on Ming-Qing history and literature and are contributed by prominent scholars in the field. The publication of these works not only commemorate the life and work of Dr. Mote, but they also make a major contribution to Sinology.