Research on the Family Structure of the Jurchen in the Ming Dynasty - PhD Thesis Series from the Social Sciences in China

Author: Han Shiming
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Based on the application and reference of research methods and achievements in ethnology, sociology, and anthropology, this book conducts a detailed and meticulous comparative study and comprehensive examination, representing an excellent interdisciplinary work of high academic level. Utilizing a wealth of literature, the book builds upon previous research to provide a relatively comprehensive examination of the clan, family, and tribal structures of the Ming Dynasty Jurchen, with a particular focus on the evolution of family forms that have received less attention from predecessors. The book corrects the inaccurate conclusion of past studies that the Jurchen family commune had disintegrated. With substantial evidence, a well-structured framework, clear reasoning, logical arguments, and innovative insights, it holds significant theoretical implications for the study of Ming Dynasty Jurchen society. The book consists of four chapters, primarily introducing: Jurchen surnames and surname groups in the Ming Dynasty, Jurchen families in the Ming Dynasty, Jurchen clan groups in the Ming Dynasty, and Jurchen bloodline groups in the Ming Dynasty. The author fully utilizes various materials for comparative research, employs new methods for classification, and strives to bring innovation to the study of the issues. This book holds certain historical reference value for people to understand and research the family forms and the history of the Jurchen nation in the Ming Dynasty.