Daughters of the Canton Delta : marriage patterns and economic strategies in South China, 1860-1930 / Janice E. Stockard
Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 1989. First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #383430
Physical description: xii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-213) and index.
Contents: Notes on Romanization -- 1. Delayed transfer marriage -- 2. The girls' house and the women's community -- 3. Negotiating a compensation marriage -- 4. Becoming a sworn spinster -- 5. Arranging a spirit marriage -- 6. Delayed transfer marriage, cultural prejudice, and political repression -- 7. Anti-marital bias and the rise of marriage alternatives -- 8. The link between sericulture and marriage -- Conclusion -- Postscript -- Appendices -- Index. Subjects: 1800-1999
Geschichte 1860-1930. Marriage China Pearl River Delta History 19th century. Marriage China Pearl River Delta History 20th century.
Marriage China Guangdong Sheng History 19th century. Marriage China Guangdong Sheng History 20th century. Manners and customs. Marriage. Eheschließung. Wirtschaft. Marriage China Guangdong Sheng History. Marriage China History. Cours d'eau Guangdong (Chine) Moeurs et coutumes. Mariage Chine Guangdong Histoire 19e sie?cle. Mariage Chine Guangdong Histoire 20e sie?cle. Marriage China Chu River Delta History 19th century. Marriage China Chu River Delta History 20th century. Marriage China Kwangtung Province History 19th century. Marriage China Kwangtung Province History 20th century.
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