Dai ethnic group

Author: Zhang Yuanqing
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Publish Date: 1984-03-01
Features: The content of this series mainly includes brief histories of various ethnic groups, their socio-economic conditions in the early period after the founding of the People's Republic of China, cultural characteristics and customs, as well as their current development status. The compilers are mostly experts who have long engaged in ethnic studies, many of whom personally participated in the national ethnic surveys organized by the Chinese government in the 1950s. These scholars have solid academic foundations, and in their writing, they not only cite abundant historical documents but also utilize a large number of valuable field survey materials, making this book distinctive for its originality. Additionally, in terms of editorial style and writing, this series also pays attention to both knowledge and interest. It can be said that with one volume of ethnic knowledge in hand, one can understand the basic profile of an ethnic group. As a result, after its publication, the book has received strong affirmation from domestic and international experts and scholars, as well as widespread praise from readers. It has now become one of the essential books for understanding and researching China's ethnic minorities.