This work illustrates the relationship between one group of Singaporean Chinese and their ancestral village in Fujian, China. It explores the reasons why the Singaporean Chinese continue to maintain ties with their ancestral village and how they reproduce Chinese culture through ancestor worship and religion in the ancestral village. In some cases, the Singaporeans feel morally obliged to assist in village reconstruction and infrastructure developments such as new roads, bridges, schools and hospitals. Others help with ...
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This work illustrates the relationship between one group of Singaporean Chinese and their ancestral village in Fujian, China. It explores the reasons why the Singaporean Chinese continue to maintain ties with their ancestral village and how they reproduce Chinese culture through ancestor worship and religion in the ancestral village. In some cases, the Singaporeans feel morally obliged to assist in village reconstruction and infrastructure developments such as new roads, bridges, schools and hospitals. Others help with small-scale industrial and retail activities. Meanwhile, officials and villagers in the ancestral home utilize various strategies to encourage the Singaporeans to revisit their ancestral village, sustain heritage ties, and help enhance the moral economy. This ethnographic study examines two geographically distinct groups of Chinese coming together to re-establish their lineage and identity through cultural and economic activities.
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Add this copy of Rebuilding the Ancestral Village: Singaporeans in China to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by Paradox Books USA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Hong Kong University Press.
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Very good. Highlighting/underlining. Trade Paperback. Illustrated glossy wrappers. Glued binding. xvi + 279 pages, illustrations in B&W and color, Glossary, index, bibliography. 1st edition, 1st printing. CONDITION: NEAR FINE, binding square and tight, pages crisp and unmarked, save for one page with one sentence highlighted, else appears as new. CONTENT: This work illustrates the relationship between one group of Singaporean Chinese and their ancestral village in Fujian, China. It explores the reasons why the Singaporean Chinese continue to maintain ties with their ancestral village and how they reproduce Chinese culture through ancestor worship and religion in the ancestral village. In some cases, the Singaporeans feel morally obliged to assist in village reconstruction and infrastructure developments such as new roads, bridges, schools and hospitals. Others help with small-scale industrial and retail activities. Meanwhile, officials and villagers in the ancestral home utilize various strategies to encourage the Singaporeans to revisit their ancestral village, sustain heritage ties, and help enhance the moral economy. This ethnographic study examines two geographically distinct groups of Chinese coming together to re-establish their lineage and identity through cultural and economic activities. >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy.
Add this copy of Rebuilding the Ancestral Village: Singaporeans in China to cart. $21.40, very good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Hong Kong University Press.
Add this copy of Rebuilding the Ancestral Village: Singaporeans in China to cart. $26.50, very good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Amsterdam University Press.
Add this copy of Rebuilding the Ancestral Village: Singaporeans in China to cart. $45.30, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Hong Kong University Press.
Add this copy of Rebuilding the Ancestral Village: Singaporeans in China to cart. $78.81, good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Hong Kong University Press.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
