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Michael Schuman

Biography

Michael Schuman

Michael Schuman has been a correspondent for Time and the Wall Street Journal, covering Asia and the global economy. The author of THE MIRACLE: The Epic Story of Asia's Quest for Wealth, Schuman lives in Beijing, China.

Michael Schuman

Books by Michael Schuman

by Michael Schuman - Biography, History, Nonfiction

Confucius is perhaps the most important philosopher in history. Today, his teachings shape the daily lives of more than 1.6 billion people. Throughout East Asia, Confucius’s influence can be seen in everything from business practices and family relationships to educational standards and government policies. It is impossible to understand East Asia, journalist Michael Schuman demonstrates, without first engaging with Confucius and his vast legacy.