Li ethnic group

Author: Xing Guanying
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Publishing Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The "Ethnic Knowledge Series" was organized by the Nationalities Publishing House, starting in the early 1980s, with many renowned experts and scholars engaged in ethnic minority research contributing to its compilation. Designed with one book for each of China's 55 ethnic minorities, the series spanned 21 years, from the publication of the first book, "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 its compilation, this series can be regarded as an authoritative and comprehensive reading material that systematically introduces the basic knowledge of China's ethnic minorities, following the publication of the five sets of ethnic issues series in China. The content of the series mainly includes brief histories of each ethnic group's development, their socio-economic forms in the early days of the People's Republic of China, their cultural characteristics, customs, and current development status. The compilers are mostly long-term experts in ethnic issues research, 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 These scholars have solid academic foundations, and in their writing, they not only cite abundant historical documents but also utilize a wealth of firsthand, invaluable field survey materials, giving the series a distinctive originality. Additionally, in terms of editorial style and writing, the series also pays attention to 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 experts and scholars, as well as widespread praise from readers. Today, it has become one of the essential books for understanding and researching China's ethnic minorities.