The elemental changes
Xiong Yang
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The elemental changes
by Xiong Yang
Published
1994
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Pages
391
ISBN-10
0791416283
Description
Composed in 2 B.C., as "The I Ching revised and enlarged," The Elemental Changes is a divination manual providing a clear method for distinguishing alternative courses of action. Structured in 81 tetragrams (as opposed to the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching), the book offers much to the modern reader. Today in the West, The Elemental Changes is an essential tool for understanding the Tao as is operates in the Cosmos, in the minds of sages, and in sacred texts. It is also one of the great philosophical poems in world literature, assessing the rival claims on human attention of fame, physical immortality, wealth, and power while it situates human endeavor within the larger framework of cosmic energies. The complete text of The Elemental Changes and its ten autocommentaries are here translated into accessible and, whenever possible, literal English. Following the Chinese tradition, supplementary comments are appended to each tetragram in order to indicate the main lines of interpretation suggested by earlier commentators.
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東と西の宇宙観
The development and decline of Chinese cosmology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The elemental changes?
This edition of The elemental changes has approximately 391 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The elemental changes?
For most readers, The elemental changes typically takes between 8h 9m and 5h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 97,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The elemental changes?
The estimated word count for The elemental changes is approximately 97,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The elemental changes?
The elemental changes was written by Xiong Yang.
When was The elemental changes published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.