Life in a Kam village in southwest China, 1930-1949

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ou, Chaoquan
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Geary, D. Norman, 1958-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Chinese
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2007.
Series:Sinica Leidensia ; v. 80.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.