Women in Ancient China.
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- computer
- online resource
- 9781538115411
- 305.40931
- HQ1767 .H567 2018
Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Introduction -- Ch01. The Myth of Matriarchy -- Ch02. Neolithic Era -- Ch03. Shang Dynasty -- Ch04. Western Zhou Era -- Ch05. Eastern Zhou Era -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
This pioneering book provides a comprehensive survey of ancient Chinese women's history, covering thousands of years from the Neolithic era to China's unification in 221 BCE. For each period--Neolithic, Shang, Western Zhou, and Eastern Zhou--Hinsch explores aspects of female life such as marriage, family life, politics, ritual, and religious roles.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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