The "Thirty-six Strategies" are well-known to the Chinese and are frequently applied in business practices. No one can pinpoint the exact period in which the thirty-six strategies were written, nor the exact combinations of strategies that constitute the thirty-six. However, through the years, scholars have expediently adopted the thirty-six strategies as a set of common tactics used by the Chinese. Though widely known and applied by the Chinese, these "Thirty-six Strategies" are less familiar to others. Even less-known are their strong applicability to business. This book attempts to bridge this gap of understanding between the East and other cultures of the world. It seeks to provide a timely insight into the mind of the Chinese strategist.

36 Strategies of the Chinese, The: Adapting Ancient Chinese Wisdom to the Business World

Business & Money

Hou, Wee Chow

Luh, Lan Luh

Management & Leadership

Pearson P T R

Over the years, there has been great interest in the works of Sun Zi. His treatise, the Art of War, has received great attention both in the military war room and the corporate boardroom. Even in the 2003 war against Iraq, one could easily detect strategies that were inspired by this work. While many people have quoted from and analyzed the Art of War, there are very few translated books that accurately capture the tremendous wisdom embedded in the treatise. This book hopes to address the shortfalls of previous translated works and is different in several major dimensions. 
First, the original classical Chinese text is included for authenticity of translation. Second, hanyu pinyin is used to help readers understand the Chinese characters. Third, difficult Chinese words are explained and illustrated to help readers appreciate the intricacy and beauty of the Chinese language. Fourth, extensive cross-referencing has been used so that Sun Zi’s philosophy can be better understood. Finally generous examples are used to illustrate the various concepts and principles. 
The aim of this book is to let the reader gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Sun Zi’s Art of War, and inspire him/her to apply the principles in numerous areas, including the realms of business and management.

Sun Zi Art of War

Pearson Education Asia

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