Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 305.40951 EAN: 9780520222762 Edition: 1 ISBN:0520222768 Label: University of California Press Manufacturer: University of California Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 374 Publication Date: July 16, 2001 Publisher: University of California Press Studio: University of California Press
Editorial Review: These translations of eighteen classical Chinese texts from the mid-ninth century (Tang dynasty) through the late nineteenth century (Qing dynasty) offer a comprehensive collection of primary sources focusing on gender issues in medieval and late imperial China. The book's title reflects the sometimes ironic relationship between Confucian viewpoints and women's visibility in Chinese historical documents. The texts, written by both men and women, show that Confucian values and scholarly practices produced a rich documentary record of women's lives. Includes a brief guide for use by students and teachers
