Women in Imperial China (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781442271647)

This accessible text offers a comprehensive survey of women's history in China from the Neolithic period through the end of the Qing dynasty in the early twentieth century. Rather than providing an exhaustive chronicle of this vast subject, Bret Hinsch pinpoints the themes that characterized distinct periods in Chinese women's history and delves into the perception of female identity in each era. Moving beyond the traditional focus on the late imperial era, Hinsch explores how gender relations have developed and changed since ancient times. His chronological look at the most important female roles in every major dynasty showcases not only the constraints women faced but also their vast accomplishments throughout the millennia. Hinsch's extensive use of Chinese-language scholarship lends his book a fresh perspective rare among Western scholars. Professors and students will find this an invaluable textbook for Chinese women's studies and an excellent supplement for courses in gender studies and Chinese history.

Author: Bret Hinsch
ISBN-10: 1442271647
ISBN-13: 9781442271647
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/22/2016
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2017