Understanding Imperial China. Episode 16, China's Bound Feet, Brides, and Widows
(2019, original release: 2017)
Nonfiction
eCourse
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PUBLISHED
The Great Courses, 2017
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
ISBN/ISSN
6733442
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Title from title frames
In exploring the experience of women in imperial China, learn about the customs surrounding traditional married life, such as the painful practice of foot binding, the process of betrothal and marriage arrangements, the wedding festivities, and the duties and lifestyle of a wife. Also investigate the social ideal of the chaste widow and its shadow, the luxurious world of courtesans
Film
In Process Record
Andrew R. Wilson
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2017
Mode of access: World Wide Web
In English