Rural Sociology

Author: Han Mingmo
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the content of rural sociology. The entire book revolves around three interconnected and interdependent elements—farmers, agriculture, and rural areas—as its core, with the diachronic development of rural communities and the synchronic development of different communities forming its network. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the three main aspects of farmers' reproduction, production, and livelihood. Based on the actual conditions of Chinese rural society, the book focuses on introducing the methodology and theory of "sociological investigation," rural ethnic minorities, rural religion and superstition, rural sustainable development, and other issues. Additionally, it highlights the three major contributions made by farmers during the reform and opening-up. This book serves as a textbook for foundational sociology courses, providing students, postgraduates, and advanced learners with a relatively comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of rural sociology. It can also be used as a reference for students from other disciplines and rural workers.