During the late imperial era (1500-1911), China, though divided by ethnic, linguistic, and regional differences at least as great as those prevailing in Europe, enjoyed a remarkable solidarity. What held Chinese society together for so many centuries? Some scholars have pointed to the institutional control over the written word as instrumental in promoting cultural homogenization; others, the manipulation of the performing arts.
This volume, comprised of essays by both anthropologists and historians, furthers this important discussion by examining the role of death rituals in the unification of Chinese culture.
| ISBN: | 9780520071292 |
| Publication date: | 1st July 1992 |
| Author: | James L Watson, Evelyn S Rawski |
| Publisher: | University of California Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 334 pages |
| Series: | Studies on China |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural anthropology Asian history |
During the late imperial era (1500-1911), China, though divided by ethnic, linguistic, and regional differences at least as great as those prevailing in Europe, enjoyed a remarkable solidarity. What held Chinese society together for so many centuries?
Death Ritual in Late Imperial and Modern China features in the following genres: Social and cultural anthropology, Asian history
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Death Ritual in Late Imperial and Modern China was written by James L Watson, Evelyn S Rawski and published by University of California Press
Death Ritual in Late Imperial and Modern China has 334 pages
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