The Religious Ethic and Mercantile Spirit in Early Modern China - by Ying-Shih Yü (Paperback)

The Religious Ethic and Mercantile Spirit in Early Modern China is a groundbreaking examination of the interplay between religion, culture, and economics in China's early modern period.

Ying-shih Yü, one of the preeminent historians of China, delves into the complex relationship between Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism and their impact on the development of China's economy.

By tracing the evolution of religious concepts of work ethic from the late seventh century to the Qing dynasty, Yü sheds light on why modern capitalism did not arise in late imperial China.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate factors that shaped China's economic development and its impact on the world today.