A History of the Population of China, Volume 6

Author: Hou Yangfang
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Publishing Date: 2001-11-01
Features: A key book in the "Nineteen Eighty-Five" National Press and Publication Planning, and a research achievement of the "Nineteen Eighty-Five" Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning. A History of Chinese Population, edited by the renowned historical geography expert Professor Ge Jianxiong, has recently been published by Fudan University Press. The book aims to provide professional researchers and readers interested in delving deep into the history of Chinese population with a detailed, comprehensive, and systematic monograph. The entire book spans over 3 million words, divided into six volumes: Introduction, Pre-Qin to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (authored by Ge Jianxiong), the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties Periods (authored by Dong Guodong), the Liao, Song, Jin, and Yuan Periods (authored by Wu Songdi), the Ming Dynasty (authored by Cao Shuji), the Qing Dynasty (authored by Cao Shuji), and 1910-1953 (authored by Hou Yangfang). Each volume is a standalone book, with a largely unified format throughout the series, striving for thorough content. Population survey systems, quantitative changes in population, population distribution, and the relationship between population and society and history are the key aspects of this book. Under possible conditions, it also covers population structure, marriage, family, fertility, population quality, and various social and natural factors affecting population changes, distribution, and migration. The modern section also employs demographic statistical methods for micro-level research. The conclusions of each volume reflect the authors' theoretical reflections. The book fully incorporates previous research achievements, combined with the accumulated knowledge of most authors over a decade or two, and years of diligent writing, hoping to become the best work in their respective fields.