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

Ou, Chaoquan.; Geary, D. Norman, 1958-
2007
DS797.35.L58 O9 2007eb
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Title
Life in a Kam village in southwest China, 1930-1949 [electronic resource] / by Ou Chaoquan ; translated by D. Norman Geary.
Author
Ou, Chaoquan.
ISBN
9789004162297 (hardback : alk. paper)
Publication Details
Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007.
Language
English
Description
xiv, 264 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., maps.
Call Number
DS797.35.L58 O9 2007eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
305.895/9
Note
English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Added Author
Geary, D. Norman, 1958-
Series
Sinica Leidensia ; v. 80.
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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.

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