{"title":"Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a profound journey through the development of political ideas that have shaped societies across centuries. This series provides carefully selected and annotated texts that illuminate key philosophical arguments, debates, and the evolution of political theory from classical to modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for scholars and curious minds alike, these volumes foster a deeper understanding of the principles underpinning governance, justice, and power. Engaging with original writings alongside scholarly insights, readers can explore the enduring questions that define political life and human coexistence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dazai-shundai-writings-on-political-economy-by-dazai-shundai-9781316649725","title":"Dazai Shundai: Writings on Political Economy","description":"Dazai Shundai (1680–1747) is a critical figure in Japanese political thought, who developed his philosophy in response to a perceived crisis in the status of the ruling samurai class, of which he was a member. This volume introduces sections from his most significant work of political thought, Keizairoku (1729), and its addendum Keizairoku shūi (1744). Extracts present Shundai's program of political and economic reform, as he grappled with the upheavals and opportunities accompanying the breakdown of feudal agrarianism and the emergence of a modern commercial economy. While Shundai accepted the inevitability of this economic transition, his vision of political economy remained conservative, with a focus on strengthening samurai-class supremacy. Peter Flueckiger offers a critical introduction to Shundai's ideas, exploring the nuances of his engagement with Confucian thought, and extensive annotations provide further textual and historical context. This volume thus demonstrates how Shundai's writings prefaced increasingly ambitious theories of state-managed economic growth in early modern and modern Japan.","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397804343532,"sku":"9781316649725","price":113.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/49672b4b3f0791566550f7604b2e129a.jpg?v=1773778532"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-cambridge-texts-in-the-history-of-political-thought.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}