This book introduces China's multi-ethnic history and culture and its manifestations in modern life.Through exploration of Chinese perspectives on multi-ethnic populations and immigration, the book proposes a realistic route toward the harmonious coexistence of distinctive ethnic groups and their religions and cultures in the world.
About Author
Dr.Guo Aimin graduated from the History Department of Peking University in 1996. From 1996 to 2000,he worked in the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology,Chinese AcademyofSociaIScienc-es.In 2000,he studied in theHistory Department of Stony Brook University in New York,USA,and received his doctorate in 2010.
He is now engaged in the research and promotion of the intelligentlearning of Chinese language in Beijing.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Five Thousand Years of Migration and Assimilation-Formation of China's Multi-Ethnic Culture
China's History as a Multi-Ethnic Country
Formation of a Modern Nation-State
Chapter 2
Ethnic Relations in Contemporary China
Identification of the 56 Ethnic Groups
Regional Ethnic Autonomy System
Preferential Policies for Ethnic Minorities
Chapter 3
China's Economic Development and Ethnic Cultural
Conservation
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Nujiang Hydroelectric Development
Lijiang Ancient Town
Chapter 4
China's Multi-Ethnic Culture Reflected in Daily Life
Chinese Dishes
Ethnic Costumes
Roots of Inclusiveness in Chinese Culture
Chapter 5
Overseas Chinese
History of Chinese Emigration
Overseas Chinese Today
Chinese Economic Community
Chapter 6
Immigrants to China
Foreign Immigrants in Ancient Times
Foreign Expat Communities Today
Problems Caused by the New Immigrants
Epilogue
Enlightenment of the Chinese Pursuit of Harmony to Globalization
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