Shanxi Social Overview

Author: Guo Yu-huai
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Publishing Date: 2000-01-01
Features: This book falls under the category of social history, and we strive to emphasize its folk nature and characteristics in the selection of materials. It objectively reflects the social conditions and folk customs of modern Shanxi from various aspects such as the landscape of Jin, social strata, social problems, economic life, cultural activities, and natural disasters. Secondly, we focus on the cultural value orientation of the materials. In the past, when conducting historical research, we often emphasized the practical and functions of history while neglecting its cultural value. Culture is the sum of material wealth created by humans in the process of social and historical development, reflected in all levels of human social life. One land, one culture; one folk custom, one culture. This book extensively selects materials with cultural value, aiming to reflect the characteristics of Shanxi's social life on a deeper level. Thirdly, we emphasize the readability of the materials. This book is not a textbook but a popular historical read, so it does not need to be (heavy), just easy to read. Therefore, the selection of materials strives for diverse genres, unique styles, short chapters, lively formats, fresh and fluent writing, and a certain degree of cultural, knowledge, and entertainment value.