Cross-Strait Research on Yue Culture

Author: Fei Junqing
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: This book is a preliminary outcome of in-depth research on Yue culture conducted jointly by scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. It covers a wide range of fields, including history, archaeology, philosophy, literature, art, economy, religion, folklore, and linguistics. The book primarily focuses on three aspects:
First, it examines the origins of cross-strait Yue culture, providing ample evidence of the close ties between Taiwan's ethnic groups, culture, and customs and those of mainland China, highlighting the shared heritage and traditions of people from both sides.
Second, it conducts a comprehensive study of Yue culture, including research on its position within Chinese culture, the academic thought of Yue land (known as "Yue Studies"), and archaeological studies of the Yinshan Yue King Tombs during the Yue Kingdom period. It also explores classical texts such as The Annals of Yue and The Collected Works of Wuxi.
Third, it delves into research on important cultural phenomena within Yue culture, such as the study of Yue's renowned scholars, the role of women in Yue land, the literary and scholarly traditions of Yue, material culture in Yue, the Tang Poetry Road and the humanistic landscape culture of Yue, as well as the thoughts and life stories of many prominent figures in Yue land. Through case studies, these articles thoroughly uncover the profound essence of Yue culture from various perspectives.
In summary, this book is rich in content, covering numerous fields of Yue culture research, and represents the newest focus of contemporary scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait on the study of Yue culture.