Culture and Customs of China
- ISBN-10
- 0313308764
- ISBN-13
- 9780313308765
- Category
- Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General
- Pages
- 292
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Greenwood Publishing Group
- Author
- Richard Gunde
Description
Examines Chinese religious rituals, literature, performing arts, fine arts, food, clothing, architecture, housing, family life, holidays, festivals, and social customs.
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