Spanning the centuries and crossing the globe, this engaging introduction covers everything Daoist, from the religion of the ancients to 21st century T'ai Chi and meditation. Complete with a timeline of Daoist history and a full glossary, Daoism: A Beginner's Guide will prove invaluable not only to students, but also to general readers who wish to learn more about the origins and nature of a profound tradition, and about its role and relevance in our fast-moving 21st century existence.

James Miller is Associate Professor of Chinese Religions at Queen's University, Canada. He is the editor of Chinese Religions in Contemporary Societies, and has studied and worked extensively in the Far East.

"Just the introductory text we have been waiting for - thoroughly up-to-date, admirably well written, and with an intelligent, and freshly different, thematic organization." - N.J. Girardot - University Distinguish Professor, Lehigh University