CHIN 223: Ethnic Minorities in China

This 10-vol. set lists and describes more than 1,500 global cultures. Volume 6 covers China. An introductory essay is presented at the beginning of the volume and part 2 contains entries on each minzu. The supplement volume also includes updates/new entries for 5 Chinese cultural groups (see list of cultures by country at the back of the volume).

Generally defining ethnicity in terms of language, this book provides individual essays on hundreds of Chinese ethnic groups, including ethnic groups living in the Republic of China and Taiwan.

covers Chinese history, culture and society from 1800 to the present.

covers the main developments in political, social, economic and intellectual life of China from the 3rd century BC, to the death of Mao Tse-tung