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Title: THE CHINESE AT PLAY
FESTIVALS, GAMES, AND LEISURE
By: Anders Hansson, Bonnie S. McDougall (Editor), Frances Weightman (Editor)
Format: Hardback

List price: £125.00


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ISBN 10: 0710307314
ISBN 13: 9780710307316
Publisher: KEGAN PAUL
Pub. date: 23 March, 2005
Pages: 256
Description: In its renewed openness to the modern world, the Chinese government lavishes resources on festivals, games, and even religious rituals. This book looks at the Chinese at play from anthropological, historical, and literary perspectives with the aim of rediscovering the playful side of Chinese culture and civilization, both modern and traditional.
Synopsis: First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Illustrations: 10 photos
Publication: UK
Imprint: Kegan Paul
Returns: Non-returnable
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