Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Geary, D. Norman, 1958-

Description

1. xiv, 264 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., maps; 25 cm.

Series statement

1. Sinica Leidensia, 0169-9563 ; v. 80

Subject

1. Dong (Chinese people) > China > Liukai > Social life and customs > 20th century
2. Liukai (China) > Ethnic relations > History > 20th century

Contents

1. Location -- Langdong -- The name 'Kam' -- The villagers -- Physical characteristics of the people -- The village -- Farming -- Spinning and weaving -- Thrifty people -- Mornings and evenings -- Food -- Mealtime etiquette -- Drinks -- Clothing -- Coming-of-age -- Courtship by night -- Courtship by day -- Intimidating situations for young women -- Matchmakers -- Engagement ceremony -- Marriage and divorce -- Unorthodox marriages -- Marriage relationships -- The distinction in culture between men and women -- Clan-centred community -- Pipe-smoking elders -- No beggars or thieves -- Monotonous and primitive music -- Festivals and celebrations -- Children -- Survival in the midst of suffering -- Author's postscript -- Translator's postscript.

Call number

1. JFE 07-6677

Note

1. English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-258) and index.

Author

1. Ou, Chaoquan.

Title

1. Life in a Kam village in southwest China, 1930-1949 / by Ou Chaoquan ; translated by D. Norman Geary.

Imprint

1. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007.

Series

1. Sinica Leidensia, 0169-9563 ; v. 80

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-258) and index.

Added author

1. Geary, D. Norman, 1958-

LCCN

1. 2007027744

ISBN

1. 9789004162297 (hardback : alk. paper)
2. 9004162291 (hardback : alk. paper)

Research call number

1. JFE 07-6677