| Series |
Sinica Leidensia, 0169-9563 ; v. 80
Sinica Leidensia ; v. 80. ^A288416
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| Contents |
Location -- Langdong -- The name 'Kam' -- The villagers -- Physical characteristics of the people -- The village -- Farming -- Spinning and weaving -- Thrifty people -- Mornings and evenings -- Food -- Mealtime etiquette -- Drinks -- Clothing -- Coming-of-age -- Courtship by night -- Courtship by day -- Intimidating situations for young women -- Matchmakers -- Engagement ceremony -- Marriage and divorce -- Unorthodox marriages -- Marriage relationships -- The distinction in culture between men and women -- Clan-centred community -- Pipe-smoking elders -- No beggars or thieves -- Monotonous and primitive music -- Festivals and celebrations -- Children -- Survival in the midst of suffering -- Author's postscript -- Translator's postscript. |
| General note | English translation of unpublished Chinese manuscript; hence no Chinese uniform title. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-258) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2007027744 |
| ISBN | 9789004162297 (hardback : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9004162291 (hardback : alk. paper) |
