Beijing Is Not China `Wedding Cry Death Dance` Insight into Chinese Culture An Ethnographic Study of Xuan`en Hubei with Special Emphasis on Tujia Rites of Passage
Released on: July 8, 2008, 9:33 am
Press Release Author: Lubna ashraf
Industry: Education
Press Release Summary: A book that unfolds some of the fantasies associated with chinese culture and society. It aims at making study of chinese culture fun and travel to China more adventurous.
Press Release Body: ZhongShan, China- July 8, 2008 (XXXX)- 'Wedding Cry Death Dance' is a book written under the belief that Chinese majority culture is like a huge New Year lantern and minority cultures are like riddles inscribed on it. Observing for six years that fast track economic boom is overshadowing the rich culture of China, hidden in the far away villages, beyond the eyes of its own people, authors decided to share the reality of Chinese culture beyond obvious tourists' attractions i.e. Beijing and Shanghai.
'Wedding Cry Death Dance' unfolds the true Chinese culture, ranging from matchmaking festivals through crying weddings and apprehensive pregnancies to dancing funerals it has much more to offer. Thoughtful inclusion of case studies and taboos are your windows to the real life practices. Traditional Rites of Passage in addition to festivals and beliefs are completely demystified.
Authors' photograph, book cover and more information can be viewed at http://rp-author.com/Ashraf
Reading through this book will help you discover:
The underlying rationale of various rites of passage
Why a new mom on road is not allowed to take shelter anywhere despite heavy rain?
Reality of China's one child policy
What actually makes Chinese language so difficult to learn?
About The Authors:
Lubna Ashraf is an anthropology graduate with a keen interest in study of distinctive socio-cultural behavior patterns. Over 15 years she has worked with various national and international organizations including United Nations, ACTIONAID, CRS, Harvard Medical School (Social Medicine) and Tübingen University, Germany, which helped her to study multiple Asian cultures objectively. She has been a freelance educator in China for the past 6 years.
M.N. Syed is a phytochemist with a master's degree in Leather Technology from UCN (UK) and a Ph.D. from Leicester University (UK). His hobbies include travel and cultural studies. He has been teaching in China for the past 6 years. # # #
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