Daughters of the Canton Delta: Marriage Patterns and Economic Strategies in South China, 1860-1930

Language: English

Published by Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong, 1989

9622093108 / 9789622093102

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In this volume the author documents an exceptional marriage tradition among certain Cantonese communities in Guangdong province, China. In stark opposition to traditional Chinese marriage custom elsewhere, a new bride would remain with her family for up to three years post-marriage, during which she would engage in independent economic activity - a so-called "delayed transfer marriage". Only following the birth of her first child would she leave the familial home to reside with her husband. Until described in this book, the custom was virtually unknown outside or within China, aside from the communities in which it was practiced. A new, not previously owned copy from our bookshop stock. Tape residue marks on EPs from former bookshop protective cover. xv, 221 pp., 8 b&w photos, 4 maps, character lists, references, index. Size: 22 x 14 cm.

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Title
Daughters of the Canton Delta: Marriage Patterns and Economic Strategies in South China, 1860-1930
Author
Stockard, Janice E.
Publisher
Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong
Publication year
1989
Condition
Near fine
Binding
Softbound
Language
English
ISBN 10
9622093108
ISBN 13
9789622093102
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Reprint of first edition.

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