New Rural China: Field Notes on Rural Society During the Transformation Period: Field Notes on Rural Society During the Transformation Period

Author: He Xuefeng
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: When Mr. Fei Xiaotong conducted his research, China was indeed an "agricultural China," a "country bound to the land." But by today, the traditional villages depicted in his writing have long transformed beyond recognition. Time flies, how should we view this? How should we understand it? Here, presented to you is the reflection of a thoughtful individual, an investigation into the contemporary Chinese countryside, and a modest yet insightful work. For example: semi-familiar society, village governance, institutional implementation, family planning, the relationship between the two committees. After reading, it may "let you finally immerse yourself in the countryside, break free from your original experiences and imagination of rural life, and prompt you to think, or even take action." This book is an investigation into the contemporary Chinese countryside, with no grand theories but rather a series of short field notes, gradually building a picture of various aspects of rural China today. Over sixty notes bring the living countryside vividly to life, showcasing the realities and complexities of rural life. The author delves into life's details for an in-depth perspective. Such as: the semi-familiar society in rural areas, farmers' cooperative abilities, institutional implementation, the genealogy of village elites, the mechanism of farmers' burdens, the pros and cons of proactive governance, and more, ultimately immersing you in the countryside, challenging your original perceptions of rural life, and inspiring you to think and even take action. This is the often-overlooked Chinese experience, Chinese common sense.