Title Culture and customs of Taiwan / Gary Marvin Davison and Barbara E. Reed

Published Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1998

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MELB	951.249 Dav/Cac		AVAILABLE

Description xxv, 248 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm Series Culture and customs of Asia, 1097-0738 Culture and customs of Asia. Contents Chronology of the History of Taiwan -- 1. Land and History -- 2. Thought and Religion -- 3. Festivals and Entertainment -- 4. Music and Dance -- 5. Art and Literature -- 6. Architecture -- 7. Cuisine and Fashion -- 8. Marriage, Family, and Gender -- 9. Social Customs and Lifestyle -- Glossary of Chinese Terms Summary Taiwanese society is in the midst of an immense, exciting effort to define itself, seeking to erect a contemporary identity upon the foundation of a highly distinctive history. This book provides a thorough overview of Taiwanese cultural life Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-226) and index SUBJECT Taiwan -- Civilization. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00008421 Taiwan -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85132006 Taiwan -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85131987 Author Reed, Barbara E. LC no. 97043935 ISBN 0313302987 alkaline paper

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