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Birth in Ancient China
A Study of Metaphor and Cultural Identity in Pre-Imperial China
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Constance A. Cook
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English
Published/Copyright:
2017
About this book
Reveals cultural paradigms and historical prejudices regarding the role of birthing and women in the reproduction of society.
Author / Editor information
Constance A. Cook is Professor of Chinese at Lehigh University and the author of Death in Ancient China: The Tale of One Man's Journey. Xinhui Luo is Professor of Chinese Ancient History at Beijing Normal University, China.
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"…this book will be a compelling choice for scholars and graduate students of early Chinese culture and history. Scholars of religious, anthropological and gender studies in general will also find this book a valuable addition to their reading lists." — Reading Religion
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Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
eBook published on:
October 26, 2017
eBook ISBN:
9781438467122
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Main content:
172
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Total Illustrations: 25
eBook ISBN:
9781438467122
Keywords for this book
History : History; Asian Studies : Chinese Religion and Philosophy; Asian Studies : Asian Studies; Asian Studies : Chinese Studies; Gender and Sexuality : Women's Studies
Audience(s) for this book
General/trade;
