Chinese American death rituals, respecting the ancestors - Chung Sue Fawn, Wegars Priscilla

Respecting the Ancestors

KORTE INHOUD

Chinese American Death Rituals examines Chinese American funerary rituals and cemeteries from the late nineteenth century until the present in order to understand the importance of Chinese funerary rites and their transformation through time. The authors in this volume discuss the meaning of funerary rituals and their normative dimension and the social practices that have been influenced by tradition. Shaped by individual beliefs, customs, religion, and environment, Chinese Americans have resolved the tensions between assimilation into the mainstream culture and their strong Chinese heritage in a variety of ways. Visit our website for sample chapters!
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2005Uitgever: Altamira307 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 0759107343ISBN-13: 9780759107342

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