Death Ritual in Late Imperial and Modern China (Studies on

Death Ritual in Late Imperial and Modern China (Studies on China) (Volume 8)

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.
Country USA
Brand University of California Press
Manufacturer University of California Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Ill.
ReleaseDate 1990-11-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780520071292

Country	USA
Brand	University of California Press
Manufacturer	University of California Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Ill.
ReleaseDate	1990-11-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780520071292

Death Ritual in Late Imperial and Modern China (Studies on China) (Volume 8)