Rural Sociology (21st Century Sociology Series Textbooks)

Author: Liu Haoxing
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Publish Date: 2004-02-02
Features: Rural sociology is an important branch of sociology. This book advocates that rural sociology is a discipline that studies the relationship between individuals and society in rural areas, with farmers, agriculture, and rural areas as the main focus. It introduces the basic content of rural sociology and elaborates on various aspects such as the human-land relationship, rural economic systems, rural industrialization, rural urbanization, rural social stratification, rural social mobility, village self-governance, rural organizations, rural marriage and family, rural culture, rural education, farmers' burdens, poverty alleviation for farmers, and rural social security, all based on the realities of rural Chinese society. The content is practical and innovative, with a unique structure and a strong exploratory nature. This book is not only a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in higher education institutions but also serves as a valuable reference for rural workers.