History of Miao Culture

Author: Wu Xinfu
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Publish Date: 2000-03-01
Features: This is another significant work by the author in the study of Miao history and culture, following such major works as The History of the Miao People and The Comprehensive History of the Miao People in China. The book attempts to provide a comprehensive and systematic record and historical exploration of the traditional culture of the Miao people, covering aspects such as literature and arts, education and science and technology, ideological concepts and moral ethics, as well as life customs, religious beliefs, and language and writing. The book does not adopt a unified comprehensive historical periodization but instead categorizes different content into three parts: "Literature and Arts," "Thought and Science and Technology," and "Customs and Religion." This book can serve as a reference for scholars and experts studying Miao culture. The book attempts to provide a comprehensive and systematic record and historical exploration of the traditional culture of the Miao people, from literature and arts, education and science and technology, ideological concepts and moral ethics, to life customs, religious beliefs, and language and writing.