Woman Country: Matrilineal Village Lija in China

Author: Qian Junhua
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a work based on the author's firsthand field research in the matrilineal village of Lijiazi in western Sichuan, introducing China's most well-preserved matrilineal culture. Through extensive firsthand materials and authentic photographs taken on the spot, the book presents the unique customs and characteristics of matrilineal culture in Lijiazi, including their daily life, family structures, bloodline ethics, and more, telling many real-life stories of the villagers. From the text of the book Women's Kingdom: China's Matrilineal Village of Lijiazi and the rich, moving photographs taken by the author in the local area, one can truly feel the pulse of Lijiazi and experience the strong atmosphere of matrilineal culture. How can the ancient yet fresh aspects not move one deeply?