Research on the Social History of Population in Jiangnan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Author: Wu Jianhua
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Based on modern systems science theory and grounded in social history, this book proposes a new academic concept of regional population and social history. It innovatively treats the population and society of the Jiangnan region during the Ming and Qing dynasties as a system, examining its self-balancing operation and development. The book argues that changes in both quantity and quality within the population generate "population power," which influences social development and change. Conversely, social constraints on the population affect its development and change, creating an interactive process. The book is divided into an introduction and ten chapters, constructing a new framework for understanding Jiangnan regional history. It is rich in data, well-structured, highlights key points, and is meticulously researched. While fully respecting existing academic achievements, it also offers fresh insights, representing the culmination of the author's persistent and long-term pragmatic research. Whether in Jiangnan or regional history studies, or in the current population and social development of Jiangnan or other regions, the book's insights are highly valuable.