Chinese Miao folk institutional culture

Author: Long Shengting et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The Miao ethnic group is an ancient and particularly close member of the Chinese nation's family. Its history is long-standing and glorious. The book Chinese Miao Folk Institutional Culture fully incorporates many new achievements in domestic academic research on Miao culture. It elevates the discussion to a new level and perspective, focusing on selecting and elevating various cultural carriers and phenomena formed and passed down through generations among different regions and branches of the Miao people. Some relatively standardized, normative, and structured aspects are categorized under "institutions," while a separate field of "institutional culture" is created for research. Comprehensive and in-depth exploration and elaboration are conducted on their scientific connotations, historical backgrounds, nature, significance, and functions. This differs from general collection and introduction of ethnic customs and traditions, as well as from the mere collection, organization, and documentation of materials on specific aspects or phenomena. It represents a meaningful new attempt that will undoubtedly benefit the in-depth development and expansion of research on traditional Miao culture.