Patterns of cousin marriage in rural Zhejiang and in 'Dream of the Red Chamber.'

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Cross-cousin marriages and matrilineal parallel marriages are common in the rural province of Zhejiang in China. The marriage custom of the provincial folks had its origins hundreds of years ago as depicted in the 18th century Chinese novel entitled 'Dream of the Red Chamber.' In the novel, cousin marriages among members of the Jia, Wang and Xue families were part of a long-held tradition. Thus, anthropologists familiar with the marriage patterns in Zhejiang are not surprised to know that the novel ends with the marriage of cousins Jia Baoyu and Xue Baochai.

Social aspects, Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Chinese literature, Cross-cousin marriage, Cross cousin marriage, Zhejiang, China

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Seven go native in Worcestershire

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Pathways is a group which spreads the philosophies of the American Indians' Medicine Wheel. Medicine Wheel teachings are based on the compass, with the four directions representing attributes. The wheel symbolises the hoop of creation. Seven members of a group in evesham, Worcestershire, England learn about themselves, some of them to help in their work as therapists. They hold pipe ceremonies and chant. They advertise crafts in New Age magazines.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Native Americans, Native North Americans, England, New Age movement, Spiritual direction

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Morning becomes Bryant Gumbel

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Bryant Gumbel will return to morning TV on CBS' 'The Early Show' just two years after he left NBC's 'Today.' His career on morning TV and his plans for the new show are discussed.

United States, Behavior, Personalities, Television personalities, Gumbel, Bryant, The Early Show (Television program)

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