Children in the Qin and Han Dynasties I by Zijin Wang - 9781032666969

Children in the Qin and Han Dynasties IBirth and Growth\nAuthor(s): Zijin Wang\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032666969, 978-1032666969\nSynopsis\nThe first of a three-volume work on children in the Qin and Han dynasties, this book presents a portrait of children's early lives during this period, examining their birth, health, play, and education.\n\nChildren in the Qin and Han Dynasties I takes three innovative approaches: pioneering a child-centred perspective that challenges traditional adult-centred historical narratives, combining classical texts with archaeological evidence, and employing a comprehensive interdisciplinary methodology. In this volume, the author explores children's birthrights and early life circumstances, examining the health and survival conditions of infants and young children and the medical care available to them. The book also looks at children's leisure activities, highlighting the .