From Miao to Miaozu -- Alterity in the Formation of Modern Ethnic Groups

In China, the Miao ethnic group has been known for its long and tragic history. This image, however, was formed only during the modern era. Using a historiographical approach, this paper reviews and analyzes the process through which the Chinese Miao emerged as a modern ethnic group. Specifically, i...

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Main Author: Zhiqiang Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hmong Studies Journal 2009-12-01
Series:Hmong Studies Journal
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Online Access:https://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/uploads/4/5/8/7/4587788/zyanghsj10.pdf