The Temple of Memories. History, Power and Morality in a Chinese Village.
Stanford. Stanford University Press. 1996. Stock ID #163475 This study focuses on the politics of memory in the village of Dachuan in northwest China, in which 85% of the villagers are surnamed Kong and believe themselves to be descendants of Confucius. It recounts both how this proud community was subjected to intense suffering during the Maoist era, culminating in its forcible resettlement in 1960 to make way for the construction of a major hydroelectric dam, and how the village eventually sought recovery through the commemoration of that suffering and the revival of a redefined religion. From Publisher's description. When referring to this item please quote stockid 163475.
Maps, black and white photographic illustrations, viii + 217pp, bibliography, index, neat signature of a prior owner half title, spine little faded, very good paperback copy.
Price: $33.00 AU