Full Description
This book, written by many famous Chinese ethnologists, comprehensively introduces 56 ethnic groups in China, providing a reliable and authoritative reference for readers interested in China.
As an ethnography, the book briefly states the various ethnic groups in China from the aspects of living environment, origin, population, economy, beliefs, custom, literature, art, science and technology, etc. The data cited are authoritative, classic and latest, and other materials are from the author's fieldwork, which truly reflect the history and reality of these ethnic groups. In addition to the 56 ethnic groups, the book includes an overview of some ethnic groups that have not been formally identified by the Chinese government. Since its publication in 2003, the book has been revised and republished several times. It has been a textbook and reference book in more than ten universities in China, and it has been translated into other languages and published in many countries.
