| Description |
xiv, 264 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., maps. |
| Series |
Sinica Leidensia, 0169-9563 ; v. 80 |
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Sinica Leidensia ; v. 80.
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| Note |
English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Dong (Chinese people) -- China -- Liukai -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
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Liukai (China) -- Ethnic relations -- History -- 20th century.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Geary, D. Norman, 1958-
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9789004162297 (hardback : alk. paper) |
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