Death Ritual in Late Imperial and Modern China (Studies on China) (Volume 8)
by Evelyn S. Rawski, James L. Watson
A detailed academic study of how death rituals in China evolved from the late imperial period into the modern era, highlighting social and political influences.
About This Book
This volume explores the cultural and social significance of death rituals in China from the late imperial era through the modern period.
Contributors analyze how ritual practices reflect broader changes in Chinese society, politics, and belief systems.
The book draws on historical records and ethnographic research to document evolving customs surrounding death and mourning.
Topics include state policies, local traditions, and the impact of modernization on funerary rites.
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