| A Galaxy of Immortal Women: The Yin Side of Chinese Civilization Contributor(s): Griffith, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1935259148 ISBN-13: 9781935259145 Publisher: Exterminating Angel Press OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - China - Social Science | Women's Studies - History | Women |
| Dewey: 305.409 |
| LCCN: 2011940574 |
| Lexile Measure: 1170 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.4" W x 7.4" (0.60 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Touching on the whole story of China-from Neolithic villages to a globalized Shanghai-this book ties mythology, archaeology, history, religion, folklore, literature, and journalism into a millennia-spanning story about how Chinese women-and their goddess traditions-fostered a counterculture that flourishes and grows stronger every day. As Brian Griffith charts the stories of China's founding mothers, shamanesses, goddesses, and ordinary heroines, he also explores the largely untold story of women's contributions to cultural life in the world's biggest society. Like Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's Half the Sky, this book provides inspiration for all global citizens. |