Introduction to Chinese Culture through the Family

Uses the concept of family, both literally and metaphorically to provide an introduction to Chinese culture.An Introduction to Chinese Culture through the Family covers a central element of Chinese culture, the idea of family, or jia. Written for both beginners and specialists, this book considers the role of family-literally, metaphorically, and as an organizing principle-in the creation of the Chinese worldview. Individual chapters explore philosophy, art, language, music, folk literature, fiction, architecture, film, and women and gender.