Yi ethnic group

Author: Li Shaoming / Feng Min
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The "Ethnic Knowledge Series" was organized by the Nationalities Publishing House, starting in the early 1980s, and compiled by numerous renowned scholars and experts engaged in ethnic minority research. Designed with one book for each of China's 55 ethnic minorities, the series spanned 21 years, from the publication of "Hezhe Ethnicity" in 1981 to the last book, "Lahu Ethnicity," in 2002. Therefore, whether in terms of the author team, the scale of the series, or the time span of compilation, this series can be regarded as an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the basic knowledge of China's ethnic minorities, following the publication of the five major ethnic minority series in China. The content of the series mainly includes brief histories of each ethnic group's development, their socio-economic conditions in the early days of the People's Republic of China, cultural characteristics, customs, and current development status. The compilers are mostly long-term experts in ethnic minority 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 These scholars have solid academic foundations, and in their writing, they not only cite extensive historical documents but also utilize a wealth of invaluable field survey data, giving the series a distinctive originality.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 literature 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 scholars and experts, as well as widespread praise from readers. Today, it has become one of the essential books for understanding and studying China's ethnic minorities.