Publisher's Synopsis
Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this essential two-volume set offers comprehensive entries introducing readers to the cultures and traditions of China's 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, plus thematic essays that provide insightful discussions pertaining to ethnicity in China.
More than 50 expert contributors
Maps of China showing the geographic distribution of national ethnic groups and the ethnic languages spoken
Photographs of members of the various ethnic groups
Tables and charts showing festivals and holiday celebrations of all groups
A chart listing the language(s) of each group
A bibliography