Understanding the I Ching

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This book is a concise, thorough, and lucid
presentation of the I Ching-its history, structure, and
uses-in a surprisingly small volume. The author gives
a fascinating description of the history of the I Ching's
development, in so doing breaking down the
standard Western misconceptions about it-first
among them, its reputation as a fortune-telling device.
He also shows the ways in which the I Ching has
influenced Western thought. Throughout the book,
there is description of the practical uses of the I
Ching-including instructions for casting and reading
it-and an explanation of why the random act of
"throwing the I Ching" is a revelation of the qualities
of the present moment.