Research on the History of Chinese Charitable Societies and Halls

Author: Tomoko Iwamura, Wu Jin, Yue Yue, Yang Wenxin, Zhang Xuefeng
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is a significant work by the renowned Japanese scholar Tomoko Iwamura, currently a professor at Kyoto University, on the history of Chinese benevolent associations and halls. Drawing upon the concept of "the public sphere" (the publicness of citizens) by the German philosopher Habermas, the author conducts an in-depth study of the history and evolution of Chinese benevolent associations and halls from the Ming and Qing dynasties to the Republican era. Through this research, it reflects on the emergence of local self-governance in modern China and the early history of social welfare in the country. The book is well-documented, with the author extensively collecting materials such as local gazettes, collected essays, diaries, charitable publications, and actual survey records, as well as making significant use of credit records. Additionally, the author conducted thorough field investigations, resulting in a series of original and insightful findings of high academic value. The translator is a scholar in the relevant field, ensuring the translation is accurate and reliable.