First among the ancient classics, the I Ching or Book of Changes
is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible,
the Koran, and the Upanishads.
The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users
in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins about
3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of
many cultures and eras.
This groundbreaking new translation by Dr. Margaret Pearson is based on
the text created during the first centuries of the Zhou Dynasty, study
of documents showing how it was used in the dynasty, and on current
archaeological research findings. Her translation removes centuries of
encrusted inaccuracies to better reveal the I Ching's core truths for
today's readers.
Whether you are interested in trying this millennia-tested method of
making wise choices or in understanding the worldview of the early
Chinese, this edition is essential reading.