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Synopsis
An Introduction to Chinese Culture through the Family covers a central element of Chinese culture, the idea of family, or jia. Written for both beginners and specialists, this book considers the role of family literally, metaphorically, and as an organizing principle in the creation of the Chinese worldview. Individual chapters explore philosophy, art, language, music, folk literature, fiction, architecture, film, and women and gender."
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Howard Giskin is Associate Professor of English at Appalachian State University and the editor of Chinese Folktales. Bettye S. Walsh is Professor of English at Piedmont Virginia Community College.