Description
A foundational work of Chinese sociology, this concise and accessible study examines the social structures, values, and everyday relationships that have shaped Chinese society. Drawing sharp contrasts with Western organizational principles, it explores how differing patterns of community, morality, family, and authority influence the ways people understand their obligations to one another. Written from a distinctly Chinese perspective, the book offers a penetrating account of cultural identity and social organization while inviting broader reflection on how societies are formed. Its clear, jargon-free style makes this influential theoretical work valuable to readers of sociology, anthropology, history, and modern China.
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paperback
University of California Press
Published Jan 1, 1992
160 pages
ISBN: 9780520077966
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Details
First Published
1947
Language
eng
Translation
Original: 乡土中国
From: chi
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