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Uses the concept of family, both literally and metaphorically to provide an introduction to Chinese culture. An Introduction to Chinese Culture through the Family covers a central element of Chinese culture, the idea of family, or jia. Written for both beginners and specialists, this book considers the role of family-literally, metaphorically, and as an organizing principle-in the creation of the Chinese worldview. Individual chapters explore philosophy, art, language, music, folk literature, fiction, architecture, film, and women and gender.