A Comprehensive History of Chinese Customs: The Primitive Society Volume

Author: Song Zhaolin, written by, Chen Gaohua / Xu Jijun, edited by
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Publish Date: 2001-11-01
Features: The connotation of customs is extremely broad, involving many aspects of material and spiritual life. Research works on this topic have varied in scope over the years. After numerous discussions, we have tried to break new ground while carefully absorbing previous achievements. Based on their content and form, we have categorized customs into major areas such as diet, clothing, housing, transportation, marriage, funeral rites, birthday celebrations, health care, social interactions, economic production, entertainment, and religious beliefs. We have also made efforts to explore the basic characteristics and evolutionary patterns of customs in each era. This book is divided into twelve volumes according to historical periods: Primitive Society, Xia and Shang Dynasties, Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou Dynasties, Qin and Han Dynasties, Northern and Southern Dynasties, Sui and Five Dynasties, Song, Liao, Jin, and Western Xia, Yuan and Ming Dynasties, and the Republic of China. It aims to comprehensively and systematically reflect the historical trajectory of Chinese customs. As for the chapter arrangements in each volume, guided by the principle of "seeking common ground while preserving minor differences," we strive to reflect the distinctive characteristics of customs in each era.