Includes bibliographical references (p. [101]-105) and index.
Contents
The ideological backdrop -- Destinies of the flowers in the mirror -- Li Ruzhen's commentary on Chinese society -- The rise and fall of the historical Empress Wu -- Empress Wu's achievements -- Gender distinctions in traditional China -- Defiant women in legend and fiction -- Overcoming the legacy of Confucianism: urban educated women today.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.