Rural Construction Theory

Author: Liang Shuming
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book is a representative work of Liang Shuming's social and political thought. It is composed of two parts: Part A, "Understanding Problems," and Part B, "Solving Problems." Part A primarily observes and analyzes the social structure and cultural traditions of Chinese society from a historical perspective using sociological methods, serving as the foundation for the theory of rural construction and the basis for rural education. Part B mainly elaborates on the necessity of relying on education to promote rural construction, addressing China's political issues and revitalizing agricultural economy through the reconstruction of social organizations and the dissemination of modern scientific knowledge in production and daily life. This gradual transition aims to transform China into a modern nation truly based on the people and shift from an agrarian society to industrialization. Liang Shuming applies his unique cultural philosophy to the study of Chinese society, summarizing fundamental principles of social transformation and rural education based on rural construction practices, revealing the intrinsic connection between rural Chinese society and traditional culture. The book is divided into Part A, "Understanding Problems," and Part B, "Solving Problems," with main topics including: What is the origin of the rural construction movement?; The old social organization structure and its so-called governance; The reasons for the collapse of the old social structure in modern times.