Late Qing rural consciousness

Author: Cheng (Suqian)
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Publish Date: 1998-12-02
Features: This series of books aims to promote the study and writing of the history of the Qing Dynasty, hoping to contribute to the prosperity and development of historical science in our country. The history of the Qing Dynasty is a vast and extensive field of research, spanning from the rise of the Manchu people in the late 16th century to the abdication of the Qing emperor at the beginning of the 20th century, coinciding with the outbreak of the Xinhai Revolution. It has a long time span, rich content, and numerous issues. Being relatively close to our time and closely related to the present, studying this period of history is extremely important. These three hundred years mark a significant turning point in connecting the past with the future. The local consciousness discussed in this book refers to the popular folk consciousness prevalent among the majority of members in rural society, primarily centered around farmers. This collective consciousness is directly rooted in the economic, political, and spiritual environments of the rural society, and is constrained by the psychological qualities and personality traits formed by the subjects in the process of cultural inheritance. It thus shapes the thinking patterns and behavioral norms of ordinary people. As a dynamic social information system, the local consciousness of the late Qing Dynasty resonates with the intense historical changes of the time. It reflects the understanding level, resilience, and social attitudes of the main creators and practitioners of Chinese culture toward this sudden historical transformation, characterized by intuition, simplicity, authenticity, and a dynamic spirit.