1 Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. A Note on Units of Measurement, Romanization, and Dates xv
5. 1 Introduction 1
6. 2 Shaanbei History, Society, and Culture 20
7. 3 Shaanbei Popular Religious Landscape 44
8. 4 Beliefs and Practices 59
9. 5 Legends and Histories 77
10. 6 Provisioning Magical Efficacy and Divine Benevolence 99
11. 7 Modes of Social Organization and Folk Event Productions 124
12. 8 Red-Hot Sociality 147
13. 9 Temple Boss and Local Elite 169
14. 10 Longwanggou and Agrarian Political Culture 196
15. 11 The Local State and the Politics of Legitimation 211
16. 12 Conclusion 240
17. Notes 251
18. References Cited 273
19. Character List 293
20. Index 303