Gender and Sexuality in Modern Chinese History

by Susan L. Mann

Book Overview

Gender and sexuality have been neglected topics in the history of Chinese civilization, despite the fact that philosophers, writers, parents, doctors, and ordinary people of all descriptions have left reams of historical evidence on the subject. Moreover, China's late imperial government was arguably more concerned about gender and sexuality among its subjects than any other pre-modern state. Sexual desire and sexual activity were viewed as innate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052168370X
• ISBN13: 9780521683708
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"