James L. Watson, Rubie S. Watson
Village Life in Hong Kong: Politics, Gender, and Ritual in the New Territories
- ISBN 13:
- 9789629961183
- author:
- James L. Watson, Rubie S. Watson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Chinese University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 300
- Genre:
- Anthropology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Village Life in Hong Kong Politics, Gender, and Ritual in the New Territories by James L. Watson and Rubie Sharon Watson. This collection of revised articles presents the authors' observations and interpretations of life in two southern Chinese villages under the process of urbanization. Based on their fieldwork in Yuen Long, a rural district of Hong Kong, the authors explore the complex relationships between politics, gender, and ritual in these communities. Through their research, Watson and Watson shed light on the social and cultural changes taking place in rural areas as they adapt to urbanization. The book provides a nuanced understanding of village life in southern China, highlighting the ways in which traditional practices are evolving in response to modernizing forces. With 490 pages, this paperback edition offers a detailed and insightful look at a fascinating aspect of contemporary Chinese society.
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