A society without fathers or husbands : the Na of China

A society without fathers or husbands : the Na of China / Cai Hua ; translated by Asti Hustvedt.

Author/creator	Cai, Hua, 1954-
Other author/creator	Hustvedt, Asti.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : Zone Books ; Cambridge, Mass. : Distributed by The MIT Press, 2001.
Description	505 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Naxi (Chinese people) Matriarchy--China --Yunnan Sheng. Ethnology--China --Yunnan Sheng.

Uniform title	Société sans père ni mari. English
Contents	1. General presentation -- 2. Social stratification until 1956 -- 3. The political regime until 1956 -- 4. Landownership : the system until 1956 -- 5. Religions -- 6. Neighboring ethnic groups -- 7. The foundation of the Na kinship system -- 8. The furtive visit -- 9. The conspicuous visit -- 10. Cohabitation -- 11. The marriage of the only son as a type -- 12. Kinship in the Zhifu's family -- 13. The matrimonial reforms : 1959-74 and 1980s-90s -- 14. The modalities of sexual life -- 15. Various types of domestic groups -- 16. Conclusion.
Local note	Little-347794--305131054413U
Local note	Little-347794--305131054413U
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 499-505).
LCCN	99010528
ISBN	1890951129
ISBN	9781890951122
ISBN	1890951137 (pbk.)
ISBN	9781890951139 (pbk.)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	DS731.N39 H8313 2001	✔ Available	Place Hold