A Comprehensive History of the Chinese Economy -- The Economic Volume of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Gao Min
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Publish Date: 1998-08-01
Features: This book follows the principle of highlighting key points and characteristics. It begins with an introductory overview to provide a general understanding of the economic development process during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties period, serving as the guiding framework for the entire book. It then focuses on the territory and natural conditions of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties period to elucidate the objective conditions for the socio-economic changes and developments during this time. The book further discusses the social organization forms and household registration systems of the population during this period, as well as population numbers, growth, migration, flow, and distribution, to reveal the characteristics of population issues in this era. It thenly examines various economic relationships, as well as the status of agricultural, pastoral, handicraft, and commercial production sectors, and the level and characteristics of economic development during this period. Finally, it provides a comprehensive review of the economic thought that emerged during this time, thereby depicting the overall socio-economic landscape and characteristics of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties period. It also preliminarily outlines the developmental processes and patterns of various socio-economic systems during this period, explaining their position and role in the broader context of China's feudal socio-economic history.