Daily Life in Ancient China
by
Mu-chou Poo
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1107605466
ISBN-13
9781107605466
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 21st, 2018
Print length
272 Pages
Weight
584 grams
Dimensions
17.80 x 25.40 x 1.40 cms
Product Classification:
Asian history
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Employing textual and archaeological material and incorporating up-to-date scholarly literature, this book addresses various features of daily life and its ideological, socio-economic and religious background. It is a useful introduction to the culture and society in ancient China, accessible both to specialists and students and general readers.
In this volume, Mu-chou Poo offers a new overview of daily life in ancient China. Synthesizing a range of textual and archaeological materials, he brings a thematic approach to the topic that enables a multi-faceted understanding of the ideological, economical, legal, social, and emotional aspects of life in ancient China. The volume focuses on the Han period and examines key topics such as government organization and elite ideology, urban and country life, practical technology, leisure and festivity, and death and burial customs. Written in clear and engaging prose, this volume serves as a useful introduction to the culture and society of ancient China. It also enables students to better understand the construction of history and to reflect critically on the nature of historical writing.
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