Building temples in China: memories, tourism, and identities

Chapter 1: Building Temples in China: Memories, Tourists and Identities -- Chapter 2: History of the worship of Huang Daxian -- Chapter 3: Making Religious Places: Memories and Transnational Ties -- Chapter 4: Heritage and Temples: Authenticity, Tourists, and Pilgrims -- Chapter 5: Two Grand Temples...

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Authors: Chan, Selina Ching (Author) ; Lang, Graeme (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London [u.a.] Routledge 2015
In:Year: 2015
Series/Journal:Anthropology of Asia series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Taoism / Temple / Wong Tai Sin
Further subjects:B Wong Tai Sin (Taoist deity)
B Temples China
B Taoism History 21st century China
B Taoism History 20th century China
B China Religion
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:Chapter 1: Building Temples in China: Memories, Tourists and Identities -- Chapter 2: History of the worship of Huang Daxian -- Chapter 3: Making Religious Places: Memories and Transnational Ties -- Chapter 4: Heritage and Temples: Authenticity, Tourists, and Pilgrims -- Chapter 5: Two Grand Temples in Jinhua -- Chapter 6: A Female Temple Manager and the Popularization of a Temple -- Chapter 7: A Popular Temple in Guangzhou Built and Managed by a Secular Entrepreneur -- Chapter 8: Conclusion -- Appendix: The Lives of a Saint: Compiling Stories about Huang Chuping
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0415642248