Tradition and Change (The Social Psychology of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Farmers and Their Transformation Since Modern Times)

Author: Zhou Xiaohong
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Publish Date: 1998-12-01
Features: Tradition and Change – The Social Psychology of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Farmers and Their Transformation Since Modern Times
During the transition from a planned economy system to a market economy system, what changes have occurred in the rural economy and society of China's coastal developed regions, as well as in the thoughts, psychology, behavior, and ways of thinking of the vast majority of farmers? Based on extensive historical records and field investigations, this book provides an in-depth and detailed analysis of these changes. Particularly through a comparative study of the "Suzhou Model" and the "Wenzhou Model," it presents many thought-provoking and convincing arguments. Readers from various sectors, including policy-making, economic management, and social science research, will gain a more comprehensive and clear understanding of the trends in the social and economic development of China's coastal rural areas through this book.
China is an agricultural country, and the study of rural and peasant issues has long been a major topic of concern for scholars both at home and abroad. This book is the first systematic examination of the significant transformation in the social psychology of Jiangsu and Zhejiang farmers since modern times, especially after 1949, as their rural economy and social structure have changed. This constitutes a highly creative research achievement whether in the field of social history or sociology. The publication of this book fills a gap in social history research and holds positive significance for understanding modern Chinese society and the Chinese countryside.