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n. - The study of Chinese history and language and culture.

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  • In Leyden Studies in Sinology, edited by W.L. Idema, 87 – 105.
  • Gloria, like me, was trained in the multivalent pursuit that is known by the term ‘Sinology’.
  • Featured in this work are chapters on animal magnetism and magic, along with Sinology (Chinese studies).
  • In contrast, the trade in clichés between Indology and Sinology on the one hand, and general culture on the other is not as flourishing.
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