Tag Archives: historical materialism

2013: Critique of Historical Materialism in PRC Archaeology

Posted on 12/03/2023 by 高大伟 David Cowhig

Lately I’ve been reading Chinese articles on archaeological discoveries and how they have been changing the accepted picture of China’s past. Stressed also is historical materialism that informs how those discoveries are understood by the Party and apparently also by … Continue reading →

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2022: Archaeology, Civilization and Historical Materialism

Posted on 12/01/2023 by 高大伟 David Cowhig

Chinese archaeological discoveries and what they can tell us about ancient civilizations in what is now the Chinese cultural zone is fascinating. There is also the element of politics meets archaeology: archaeology gets financial support from the Party and state … Continue reading →

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2020: Xi Jinping to Politburo Collective Study Session on Chinese Archaeology

Posted on 11/30/2023 by 高大伟 David Cowhig

China  Books Review November 30, 2023 article The Bones Remember by Yangyang Cheng pointed out that Xi Jinping in a talk to the Chinese Communist Party Politburo Collective Study Session doubled down on the depth of China’s ancient past. Xi … Continue reading →

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