Exploring Feng Shui

Exploring Feng Shui traces the origin and development of the ancient art of feng shui in China. From basic principles and models to the more complex concepts and applications, and from the tools of the trade to formulaic rituals, the writer provides the reader with a structure for understanding the various tenets of a complicated and an oft-misunderstood practice that is widely applied, even today, in the construction and selection of houses and burial plots. The controversy about whether feng shui should be regarded as a superstition stemming from folklore and traditional Chinese customs, or a systematic branch of science, is also discussed. Written in conversational prose, this beautifully illustrated volume presents a broad introduction to one of the oldest practices in the country. It is an indispensable read for all interested in the social study in China.