For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings / Janet Lee Scott.
For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings / Janet Lee Scott.
For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings / Janet Lee Scott.
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Publisher
Seattle : University of Washington Press, c2007.
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N200.951/13
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Language
English
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Physical content
311 p., [32] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
1 The practices of paper burning -- 2 Individual worship and personal concerns -- 3 Gratitude to the gods, charity for the ghosts -- 4 Remembering the ancestors -- 5 The world of shops and customers -- 6 Learning the trade, learning to craft -- 7 Colors, sounds, and symbols : the making of an auspic...
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Publisher
Seattle : University of Washington Press, c2007.
Place of Publication
Washington (State)
Date Published
c2007.
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Summary
"Throughout For Gods, Ghosts and Ancestors, paper offerings are presented as a vibrant and living tradition expressing worshippers' respect and gratitude for the gods, as well as love and concern for departed family members. Ranging from fake paper money to paper furniture, servant dolls, cigarettes, and toiletries - all multihued and artfully cons...
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For Gods, ghosts and ancestors : the Chinese tradition of paper offerings / Janet Lee Scott.
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Originally published by Hong Kong University Press.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-291) and index.
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c2007.
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N200.951/13
Record Identifier
74VKz60Rvjbg
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKz60Rvjbg
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ISBN
9780295987187 (pbk.)
9780295987187
0295987189
DDC
200.951
MMS ID
991023386609702626
