History of Social Life in Tianjin during the Republic of China

Author: Zhou Junqi, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features:
Why did Tianjin develop rapidly into a northern economic center city during the Republican era?
What were the conditions of Tianjin people's clothing, food, housing, transportation, employment, social interactions, leisure, and fashion during the Republican era?
What behavioral patterns did Tianjin people form during the Republican era?
How did Tianjin's cultural core and urban characteristics develop?
If you want to know the answers to the above questions, please read A Social History of Tianjin in the Republican Era.
Tianjin, as one of China's four municipalities directly under the Central Government, possesses unique economic, cultural, tourism, transportation, and natural resources. Many people from other places comment on Tianjin, saying its streets are not as wide as Beijing's, its skyscrapers are not as numerous as Shanghai's, and its nightlife is not as vibrant as Guangzhou's. However, many will say Tianjin is a city that feels very welcoming.
Tianjin is a city that sparks debate. Many criticize Tianjin people for lacking boldness, but many also appreciate Tianjin's understated and contented nature, describing it as a city with a strong working-class vibe.
This book narrates an overview of Tianjin's social life during the Republican era. It will revisit the social life of Tianjin as a city during that time and answer the aforementioned questions from our perspective. We strive to present readers with a historically accurate portrayal of urban life in Tianjin, exploring the characteristics of the Republican-era city and studying the personality of the city that Tianjin people call home.