Jiangcun Economy

Author: Fei Xiaotong
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book describes the systems of consumption, production, distribution, and trade of Chinese farmers. It is based on field research conducted in Kaixianggong Village, on the southeastern shore of Taihu Lake in eastern China. It aims to illustrate the relationship between this economic system and the specific geographical environment, as well as its connection to the social structure of the community. Like most rural areas in China, this village is undergoing a significant transformation. Through this book, readers can see the dynamics and challenges of this evolving rural economy.
Fei Xiaotong, a renowned sociologist, spent his life traveling extensively, conducting field investigations and summarizing various models of rural economic development in China, leaving behind many immortal works. This book presents two seminal works recognized as classics in the field of rural socioeconomic and institutional research: "The Economy of Sheungwan Kwan" and "The Rural Economy of Luchun." It is a valuable reference for sociologists and educators.
This book describes the systems of consumption, production, distribution, and trade of Chinese rural areas, based on field research conducted in Kaixianggong Village, on the southeastern shore of Taihu Lake in eastern China.