Book

Sex, death, and hierarchy in a Chinese city: an anthropological account

Columbia University PressNew York • Published In 1993 • Pages:

By: Jankowiak, William R..

Abstract
This study is about the behavior of urban dwellers in the capital city of Huhhot. According to Jankowiak, Huhhot urban culture is shared between Han and Mongols. Therefore he does not distinguish between the two, although in an early chapter he discusses ethnic relations. Much of his information is garnered from particpant observation and informal interviews. It is an example of thick description at its best and conveys a rich and personal cultural behavior. Some of the behavior Jankowiak looks at are public quarrels and how they are mediated, sexual relationships, familial relationships, and funeral rites.
culture
Inner Mongolia
HRAF PubDate
2006
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Central Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2004
Field Date
1981-1987
Coverage Date
1981-1987
Coverage Place
Huhhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Notes
William R. Jankowiak
Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-340) and index
LCCN
92023945
LCSH
Mongolia/Mongols China Hu-ho-hao-t'e shih/Hohhot (China) Ethnic relations