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1. Women and the Literary World in Early Modern China, 1580-1700

   By Daria Berg

   Series: Routledge Studies in the Early History of Asia

   Discussing the work of key women writers, this book considers the perceptions of women in China in the early modern period. It examines the place of women in the cultural elite and in society more generally, outlines the experiences of particular women, and explores women’s changing roles. It also...

   To Be Published June 24th 2013 by Routledge
2. The Quest for Gentility in China

   Negotiations Beyond Gender and Class

   Edited by Daria Berg, Chloe Starr

   Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia

   The quest for gentility has shaped Chinese civilization and the formation of culture in China until the present day. This book analyzes social aspirations and cultural practices in China from 1550 to 1999, showing how the notion of gentility has evolved and retained its relevance in China from late...

   Published May 11th 2009 by Routledge