China's Grandmothers: Gender, Family, and Ageing from Late Qing to Twenty-First Century

ISBN-13: 9781009073622 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 278 str.

Diana Lary

Opis

A longitudinal study into the role of grandmothers in China over the years from late Qing to the twenty-first century.

Recenzje

'Fusing the personal and the academic, Lary brings to light a world filled with warmth and affection, resilience and interdependence. Full of insightful observations, fun details, and wit and wisdom, this book will make a great read for both general readers and specialists.' Ling Ma, The PRC History Review

Spis treści

Foreword; Introduction; 1. Precious treasures; 2. Archetypes; 3. Baby seekers; 4. Child carers'; 5. Ruling the roost; 6. Old age; 7. Grandfathers; 8. Transmitters of culture; 9. Absent parents; 10. Left behind children; 11. Pleasures of old age; 12. Leaving this life; 13. The future of old age; 14. Personal notes; Afterword.