Taboo and Chinese Culture

Author: Wan Jianzhong
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Taboos are not confined to Pacific island groups; in fact, all known ethnic groups around the world have taboos. It is a long-standing and highly complex folk social and cultural phenomenon, especially when ancient religious taboos are secularized into daily habits, they permeate every aspect of people's lives. At the same time, people continue to create taboos, seeking to use self-restraint through actions and words to achieve blessings, ward off evil, and ensure a smoother life. In summary, every member of society is subject to some form of taboo constraint throughout their lives. This book examines taboos within the broader context of Chinese culture, offering a broader perspective and focusing on clarifying their manifestations in daily life. It reveals the internal and external characteristics of taboos from multiple and diverse angles, achieving a high academic standard. The author has successfully completed the 12 topics included in the book, profoundly showcasing the cultural charm of taboos. Building on extensive absorption of existing research, the book makes many breakthroughs in defining taboos, understanding their essence, exploring their survival status and evolutionary processes, and examining their relationships with other cultural forms. These insights and perspectives are notably innovative, marking a welcome advancement in taboo research.