{"product_id":"the-art-of-war-a-new-translation-by-michael-nylan-9781324004899","title":"The Art of War: A New Translation by Michael Nylan","description":"\u003cp\u003eSun Tzu's ancient book of strategy and psychology has as much to tell us today as when it was first written 2,500 years ago. In a world forever at odds, his rules for anticipating the motivations and strategies of our competitors never cease to inspire leaders of all kinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Nylan, in her provocative introduction, sees new and unexpected lessons to be learned from \u003cem\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/em\u003e--in business ventures, relationships, games of skill, academic careers, and medical practices. Strategy, like conflict, is woven into society's very roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNylan's crisp translation \"offers a masterly new evaluation of this classic work, which balances the overtly military content with a profound and thought-provoking analysis\" (Olivia Milburn). Readers newly engaging with ancient Chinese culture will be inspired by Nylan's authoritative voice. Informed by years of scholarly study, Nylan is uniquely placed to introduce readers to Sun Tzu's classic work through her detailed annotations on culture and the intricacies of translating ancient Chinese into modern English. She proves that Sun Tzu is more relevant than ever, helping us navigate the conflicts we know and those we have yet to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sun Tzu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e W. W. Norton \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 4.80w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781324004899\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHOMAS CLEARY holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Pali, and Arabic.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Sun Tzu \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47699055411357,"sku":"9781324004899","price":42.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_63ca36b0-926e-4b7b-bd03-6af79ceb44f6.jpg?v=1772697052","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-art-of-war-a-new-translation-by-michael-nylan-9781324004899","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}