Myron L. Cohen Meinong Collection, 1971-1972
Collection context
- Creator:
- Cohen, Myron L.
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of materials collected by anthropologist and Columbia Professor Myron L. Cohen during his trips to temples in Meinong District(美濃), Taiwan. Materials include name lists of visitors to the temples.
- Extent:
- 1.6 linear feet (1 half document box, 1 flat box)
- Language:
- English , Chinese .
- Biographical / historical:
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Myron L. Cohen's research has focused on Han Chinese culture and society during late imperial and modern times. His fieldwork in Taiwan and in villages in northern, eastern, and western mainland China has been concerned with uncovering commonalities and variation as among widely separated Han Chinese communities, especially with respect to family and community arrangements. His present writing is on the historical anthropology of a community in southern Taiwan during the imperial era; among other issues, it explores the impact of the Qing imperial state on local society; the wide-ranging use of contracts and other forms of documentation; and the placing of state, society, and the gods within a coherent cosmological frame. He is a recipient of the Chinese Anthropology Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by the Shanghai Society of Anthropology.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The following boxes are located off-site: Box #1-2. This collection has no restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Myron L. Cohen Meinong Collection; Box and Folder; C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Columbia University Libraries.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers should request materials at least one week in advance to ensure availability. Due to limited storage, please request only the materials you plan to use during your visit.
- Contact:
- starr@library.columbia.edu