Drowning Girls in China

Explore the compelling and often overlooked topic of female infanticide in China with Drowning Girls in China by David E. Mungello. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2008, this groundbreaking work provides the first comprehensive analysis of a controversial subject that has persisted for two millennia.

In this insightful book, Mungello draws on rare Chinese documents and illustrations to illuminate the historical causes and societal implications of female infanticide. With 186 pages of meticulously researched content, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical factors that have contributed to this tragic phenomenon.

Join historian David E. Mungello on a journey through history that sheds light on the struggles faced by women in China, making Drowning Girls in China an essential read for anyone interested in gender studies, history, and social justice.