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Explore the complex social structures of ancient and imperial China through this essential collection of essays by leading historian Patricia Buckley Ebrey. Part of the Asia's Transformations/Critical Asian Scholarship series, this volume provides a deep look into how gender and kinship systems functioned as evolving historical practices. Readers gain insight into the real-world experiences of women by examining topics such as dowries, the sale of women into forced concubinage, and the life of the imperial harem. The text also addresses the historical realities of footbinding and the influence of Confucian ideas on womanly virtue. This book is a vital resource for students and scholars looking to understand the connections between social ideas and historical change in Chinese society.

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Authored by Patricia Buckley Ebrey, a leading scholar in the field of Chinese history.

Examines the evolution of kinship and gender systems as dynamic historical practices.

Covers diverse social topics including dowries and the sale of women into concubinage.

Provides historical context on the imperial harem and the practice of footbinding.

Analyzes the impact of Confucian ideals on the concept of womanly virtue.

Part of the Asia's Transformations/Critical Asian Scholarship academic series.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 August 2002
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09 February 2007

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