Taboo in Chinese Culture

Author: Wan Jianzhong
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Features: Taboos are not confined to Pacific island groups; in fact, all known ethnic groups in the world possess taboos. They are a long-standing and highly complex cultural phenomenon in folk society. Particularly 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 restrict their own behavior through self-imposed conduct 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 lifetime. 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 level. The author has successfully completed the 12 topics included in the book, vividly showcasing the cultural charm of taboos. Building on a substantial foundation 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 fresh, marking a welcome advancement in taboo research.