Ethnic Knowledge Series -- Gaoshan People

Author: Chen Guoqiang
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Publishing Date: 1988-04-01
Features: The content of this series mainly includes brief histories of various ethnic groups, their socio-economic conditions in the early period of the founding of the People's Republic of China, cultural characteristics, customs, and current development status. The compilers are mostly experts who have long been engaged in ethnic studies. Many of them 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 These scholars have solid academic foundations, and in their writing, they not only cite extensive historical documents but also utilize a wealth of precious field survey materials. This gives the series a distinct originality. Additionally, in terms of editorial style and writing, the series also emphasizes 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 series received strong affirmation from domestic and international experts and scholars, as well as widespread praise from readers. Today, it has become one of the essential books for understanding and studying China's ethnic minorities.