Zijin Wang – författare

The third volume of a three-volume work on children in the Qin and Han dynasties, this book explores the multiple identities and roles of children (or minors) in Qin and Han society.The study features three innovative approaches: pioneering a child-centred perspective that challenges traditional adult-centred historical narratives, combining classical texts with archaeological evidence, and employing a comprehensive interdisciplinary methodology. This third volume examines the social life of children, including their social status, their obligations to pay taxes and work in the corvée, and their opportunities for political participation. Children in the Qin and Han Dynasties III analyses the role of youth in social instability and their impact on law and order. The volume also examines early marriage and romantic relationships among minors, shedding light on cultural norms and societal expectations. It also examines the mystical significance of celibate young boys and girls in religious and supernatural beliefs. Through these diverse perspectives, the book reveals how children were woven into the fabric of Qin and Han society.This essential work will be an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Qin and Han history, Chinese cultural history, social history, and childhood studies.

As the second volume of a three-volume work on children in the Qin and Han dynasties, Children in the Qin and Han Dynasties II examines the diverse experiences and social conditions of children.The study takes three innovative approaches: it pioneers a child-centred perspective that challenges traditional adult-centred historical narratives, combines classical texts with archaeological evidence, and employs a comprehensive interdisciplinary methodology. The volume examines a range of social groups, from child prodigies celebrated for their intellect, to child labourers in agriculture and domestic service, to children abducted or sold into servitude. It also examines the lives of upper-class children, including their education, upbringing and involvement in political affairs. Through these diverse perspectives, the volume offers a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities faced by children of different social classes in the Qin and Han dynasties, illuminating the complexities of childhood in ancient China.This important work will be an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Qin and Han history, Chinese cultural history, social history and childhood studies.

The first of a three-volume work on children in the Qin and Han dynasties, this book presents a portrait of children's early lives during this period, examining their birth, health, play, and education.Children in the Qin and Han Dynasties I takes three innovative approaches: pioneering a child-centred perspective that challenges traditional adult-centred historical narratives, combining classical texts with archaeological evidence, and employing a comprehensive interdisciplinary methodology. In this volume, the author explores children's birthrights and early life circumstances, examining the health and survival conditions of infants and young children and the medical care available to them. The book also looks at children's leisure activities, highlighting the popular games and toys of the period. Finally, it examines early childhood education, including primary school methods, teaching materials and the role of the family in child-rearing. Together, these chapters provide a detailed window into the early years of childhood during the Qin and Han dynasties.This important work will be an invaluable resource for scholars and students of Qin and Han history, Chinese cultural history, social history, and childhood studies.