Social Map of China in a Century—From Old Marriage, Funerals, Weddings, and Funerals to New Etiquette and Customs

Author: Bai Guoqin (Compiler)
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Organized and published by Sichuan People's Publishing House, A Century of Chinese Society Atlas is a scientific reading material reflecting the history of China since modern times. With this book, readers will gain a vivid understanding and intuitive grasp of the changes in Chinese society over the past century. It will inspire readers with a stronger aspiration for the modernization prospects of a well-off society decided by the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and provide enlightenment on the future development direction of Chinese society. The complete set consists of 10 volumes, presenting a panoramic view of 20th-century Chinese society with over 4,000 precious images that recreate the life of the Chinese people over the past century. This book is part of the series. It showcases the inheritance and renewal of Chinese folk customs, including the continuation of ancient rituals, the influence of Western fashion, the transformation of customs brought by the 1911 Revolution, the popularity of modern wedding and funeral rites, the consequences of the "destroy the old and establish the new" movement, and new rituals and customs in the new era. The images are rich and diverse, while the text is concise and lively. The book is illustrated with images and text, with a focus on visuals, where images and text complement each other. By observing society through images, by observing China through images, by comparing the progress of Chinese society over the past century through images, and by comparing the development of China over the past century through images, we can see the past poverty and backwardness, as well as today's development and progress. It is a highly recommended popular reading material.