Urban customs

Author: Ruan Ronghua
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: This book introduces the origins and evolution of the streets, placing street life in the context of history for multi-angle analysis and research. It includes the impact of politics on urban life and mentality, early Chinese cities and citizens, the prosperity process of the streets, customs and ways of life in street life, trades and underworld dealings, urban mentality, and commercial culture. This book helps readers understand the general overview and historical changes of Chinese street life.