Between Tradition and Modernity

Study on the Symbiosis Between Monastic Education and School Education of the Dai in Xishuangbanna

Autori

• Ching-Hui Chen

Parametri

• 236 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Etnografia
• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio
• Scienze sociali

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Exploring the interplay between traditional Dai culture and contemporary education, this book presents insights from a field study conducted in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. It addresses the challenges and adaptations faced by the Dai community amidst the influences of pluralism, highlighting the complexities of maintaining cultural identity while integrating modern educational practices. The work provides a nuanced understanding of how tradition and modernity coexist and impact each other in a rapidly changing world.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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