Family and Property in Sung China: Yuan Ts'ai's Precepts for Social Life (Princeton Library of Asian Translations),New

Family and Property in Sung China: Yuan Ts'ai's Precepts for Social Life (Princeton Library of Asian Translations),New

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Providing the best surviving evidence of the everyday thinking of the Sung upper class, Yuan Ts'ai's twelfthcentury manual is the advice of a typical educated man on the concerns of managing a family, from rearing children and arranging their marriages, to avoiding social conflict, training servants, and managing property and preserving it for the next generation.Originally published in 1984.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest printondemand technology to again make available previously outofprint books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'Family and Property in Sung China'? A: The book provides insights into the everyday thoughts and advice of the Sung upper class in the twelfth century, focusing on family management, child-rearing, marriage arrangements, and property management.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Family and Property in Sung China' is Patricia Buckley Ebrey.
  • Q: When was this book originally published? A: It was originally published on October 21, 1984.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
  • Q: How many pages does 'Family and Property in Sung China' contain? A: The book contains 382 pages.
  • Q: What topics does the book cover regarding family life? A: The book discusses topics such as child-rearing, marriage arrangements, training servants, managing property, and avoiding social conflicts.
  • Q: Is this book part of a specific series? A: Yes, it is part of the Princeton Library of Asian Translations series.
  • Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The item condition is described as 'Very Good'.
  • Q: What is the significance of the Princeton Legacy Library? A: The Princeton Legacy Library aims to increase access to important scholarly works by reprinting out-of-print titles from Princeton University Press.
  • Q: Can this book be used as a resource for understanding Asian social structures? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding the social structures and family dynamics of Sung China.

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