Fei Xiaotong in 2003: Manuscripts of the Academician of the 21st Century

Author: Fei Xiaotong
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: Fei Xiaotong was an outstanding academic master who enjoyed a wide reputation and significant status in the international sociology community. He had a profound impact on the establishment and reconstruction of Chinese sociology in the new era. This book collects four posthumous works of Fei Xiaotong. Among them, "Retrospection in Later Years" is a review and reflection on Fei's 95-year academic life, recounting his early life background and educational experiences, elaborating on his views on early academic training, and sharing his insights into the future prospects of sociology. The text involves several influential predecessors in modern academic history, such as Chen Yinque, Qian Mu, and Liang Shuming, briefly summarizing their academic connections and shared intellectual lineage. The other three essays are the culmination of his academic writings, summarizing the essence of his life's thoughts and social ideals. Among them, "Cultural Self-Awareness," "Future Research Directions in Sociology," and "Harmony in Diversity" are particularly important, as they represent Fei's late-life focus. Thus, this book can be regarded as the curtain call of Fei Xiaotong's life and academic career, holding valuable academic significance and historical authenticity.