Life and Changes of Rural Villagers in Jiang Village

Author: Fei Xiaotong
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book will be regarded as a milestone in the development of anthropological fieldwork and theoretical work. Although it is set against the backdrop of traditional Chinese life, it does not merely recount a static past. It consciously focuses on the aspects of modern life that are difficult to understand, namely the transformation of traditional culture under Western influence. This book describes the systems of consumption, production, distribution, and trade of Chinese farmers, based on field research conducted in the southeastern shore of Taihu Lake in eastern China. It aims to illustrate the relationship between this economic system and the specific geographical environment, as well as its connection with the social structure of this community.