Wanyan, Shaoyuan

Exploring traditional marriage customs in China / Wanyan Shaoyuan ; translated by Li Cuiying ...[et al.] ; revised by Wang Rongpei - Singapore : McGraw Hill Education, [2008], c2009. - vi, 123 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.

"Originally published by Shanghai Chinese Clasics Publishing House in Chinese." -- T.p. verso. "...explores the development of the concept of marriage in primitive to civilised societies, the beliefs underlying the customs and taboos revolving around matchmaking, engagement, and weddings, and the social status of women in ancient China..." -- p. [4] of cover.

9780071274104 (pbk.) 0071274103 (pbk.)


Marriage customs and rites--China.


China--Social life and customs.

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