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 Interview with Dr. Victor Mair (August 24, 2008) Victor Mair, professor of Chinese language and literature at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses with us his 2007 book The Art of War: Sun Zi's Military Methods. This bold, refreshing, and well-researched work earned him the top spot in Sonshi.com's ranking. Like a scientist, Dr. Mair methodically asserts evidences to challenge our current knowledge and leaves us with renewed scholarship and appreciation for The Art of War.
Thomas Huynh book signing at the Decatur Book Festival on August 31, 2008 at noon for Eagle Eye Bookshop, Booth 409.
Sonshi's Art of War book reviewed by BN Magazine (July 24, 2008) Huynh’s annotations face the relevant sections of The Art of War, a structure that allows readers unfamiliar with Sun Tzu’s work to read a clear, complete translation, along with Huynh’s thoughtful commentary.
Interview with Belle Yang (June 16, 2008) Award-winning author and artist Belle Yang from Carmel, California, expresses her unique bicultural experiences through her writing and artwork. Her books are must-reads if you are interested in understanding Chinese culture.
Discussion Topics
Great Speeches (highlighted September 5, 2008) A good friend reminded me of this scene from "Any Given Sunday". I think it is fantastic. There are still better inspirational speeches out there. Post them. Let us come up with a collection on this thread.
God and War (highlighted August 18, 2008) All modern ethical writers regard _unjust_ war as not only immoral, but as one of the greatest of crimes--murder on a large scale. Such are all wars of mere ambition, engaged in for the purpose of extending regal power or national sovereignty."
One part greater than the whole? (highlighted August 1, 2008) In the article above we have someone attempting to belittle Sun Tzu as old and inadequate based on a single line of text from his entire work. A single line! At that, the line includes advice that follows that article's author's suggestion that urban warfare become the primary focus. If things are as the author suggests and urban warfare "should become our preferred medium for fighting" then naturally there is no alternative!
Military Experience, McCain, and Obama (highlighted August 1, 2008) Do you think Senator McCain's military experience is hurting or helping his campaign and likewise, do you think Senator Obama's lack of military experience is hurting or helping his?
Sun Tzu in the News
With his unique style and attitude, Pat Riley changed the game (Sports Illustrated - September 5, 2008) Players wanted to play for him, wanted the winning, wanted the cool -- heck, they wanted to dress when they weren't working the way Riley dressed when he was. Then they'd get halfway through one of his killer practices, hear him spout something about Sun-Tzu and the art of war and realize that no one was going to outwork Riley. Or, by extension, them.
Kabul homecoming ends in despair (The National - August 31, 2008) Mr Khan is a Democrat who, having supported Hillary Clinton, now plans to vote for Mr Obama. George W Bush, he believes, has severely jeopardised Washington’s chances of making amends here. “In the book The Art of War, the first thing it says is that you should not open two fronts. They came to Afghanistan, then went to Iraq. What the hell were they doing in Iraq?” he said.
The 'tranquil' one marks his arrival (Independent News - August 18, 2008) At that point, with Lampard putting Chelsea three goals to the good, Scolari claimed that his team had achieved 'tranquillity'. It seemed a strange choice of word for a man struggling so endearingly with his English. Perhaps it was borrowed from Sun Tzu's The Art of War, the Chinese military treatise around which the 59-year-old famously built Brazil's 2002 World Cup win.
Executive Snapshot: Gavin Isaacs (Las Vegas Business Press - August 18, 2008) What book has most influenced your career and why? "Art of War" by Sun Tzu is the ultimate book on tactics. It's always been one of my favorites.
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