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Unstructuring Chinese Society

Unstructuring Chinese Society

Allen Chun

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2000
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Estudios étnicos
ISBN:
9789057024504

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Unstructuring Chinese Society puts forth a fresh perspective in the field of historical anthropology, while addressing ongoing critical concerns in postcolonial theory and our understanding of tradition and modernity.

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