China’s reputation for being a country of teetotalers couldn’t be farther from the truth, says history professor Norman Smith, author of a recently published book called Intoxicating Manchuria: Alcohol, Opium and Culture in China’s Northeast.
“So many people think that the Chinese don’t drink and that the only popular intoxicant in Chinese history has been opium,” says Smith. Having attended many social functions in China where alcohol was served, he found it strange that the role of alcohol in Chinese culture has not been the subject of much research. Smith says the Chinese are now consuming alcohol at unprecedented levels due to rising wealth among the middle and upper classes. “It’s front and centre, at least in the northeast,” says Smith. “It’s unthinkable to go to a banquet or many other social functions without people drinking. If you say that you don’t drink, they’ll say, ‘Have a beer.’”
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China’s reputation for being a country of teetotalers couldn’t be farther from the truth, says history professor Norman Smith, author of a recently published book called Intoxicating Manchuria: Alcohol, Opium and Culture in China’s Northeast.
“So many people think that the Chinese don’t drink and that the only popular intoxicant in Chinese history has been opium,” says Smith. Having attended many social functions in China where alcohol was served, he found it strange that the role of alcohol in Chinese culture has not been the subject of much research. Smith says the Chinese are now consuming alcohol at unprecedented levels due to rising wealth among the middle and upper classes. “It’s front and centre, at least in the northeast,” says Smith. “It’s unthinkable to go to a banquet or many other social functions without people drinking. If you say that you don’t drink, they’ll say, ‘Have a beer.’”
Read the rest of the story @Guelph
Art and the Brain:
How the Neuroscientist Can Help the Art Historian
7 P.M. Tuesday February 26, 2013
Rozanski Hall, room 105, University of Guelph Free Admission - Everyone Welcome - Free parking in P31 after 5pm
The Centre for Scottish Studies has a busy term planned! We've got lots of exciting events coming up and hope that you can join us. Flyer attached: .pdf
To assist with planning, and to help coordinate space and catering, please RSVP at your earliest convenience to scottish@uoguelph.ca or at www.facebook.com/scottishstudies/events. All events are free to attend unless otherwise noted. Hope to see you there!
Caitlin & Kate ---- Centre for Scottish Studies
The Centre for Scottish Studies has a busy term planned! We've got lots of exciting events coming up and hope that you can join us. Flyer attached: .pdf
To assist with planning, and to help coordinate space and catering, please RSVP at your earliest convenience to scottish@uoguelph.ca or at www.facebook.com/scottishstudies/events. All events are free to attend unless otherwise noted. Hope to see you there!
Caitlin & Kate ---- Centre for Scottish Studies
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