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 ...
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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.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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Very Good. Size: 5x0x8; 2010 reprint. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text very good; very minor wear to edges of wraps; small remainder dot on bottom edge of page block. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Good. There are small tears and wrinkles along the edges of the cover, with a larger tear on the front bottom corner. The book has a slight amount of shelf wear. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 349 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Studies on China, 8. Audience: General/trade.