A society without fathers or husbands : the Na of China / Cai Hua ; translated by Asti Hustvedt.
| Author/creator | Cai, Hua, 1954- |
| Other author | Hustvedt, Asti. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Zone Books ; Cambridge, Mass. : Distributed by The MIT Press, 2001. |
| Description | 505 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Société sans père ni mari. English |
| Contents | 1. General presentation -- 2. Social stratification until 1956 -- 3. The political regime until 1956 -- 4. Landownership : the system until 1956 -- 5. Religions -- 6. Neighboring ethnic groups -- 7. The foundation of the Na kinship system -- 8. The furtive visit -- 9. The conspicuous visit -- 10. Cohabitation -- 11. The marriage of the only son as a type -- 12. Kinship in the Zhifu's family -- 13. The matrimonial reforms : 1959-74 and 1980s-90s -- 14. The modalities of sexual life -- 15. Various types of domestic groups -- 16. Conclusion. |
| Local note | Little-347794--305131054413U |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 499-505). |
| LCCN | 99010528 |
| ISBN | 1890951129 |
| ISBN | 9781890951122 |
| ISBN | 1890951137 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781890951139 (pbk.) |