Social Map of China in the Past Century—From Old Residences to New Communities

Author: Wang Yunjuan, Compiler
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Publishing Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Organized and published by Sichuan People's Publishing House, the "Social Atlas of China in the Past Century" 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 socialist modernization prospect of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects decided by the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and provide enlightenment on the future development direction of Chinese society. The entire set consists of 10 volumes, presenting a panoramic view of the social customs of China in the 20th century, with over 4,000 precious images recreating the general outline of the lives of the Chinese people over the past century. This book is part of the series. It describes the evolution of Chinese residential architecture and building styles. It is divided into five major sections: The Charm of Tradition, The Influence of the West, Republican Era Residences, Residential Construction in the Revolutionary Era, and Modern Metropolises, Small Towns, and New Communities. The book is richly illustrated, with images as the primary focus, complementing and reinforcing each other. By observing the images, we can see society, see China, compare the progress of Chinese society over the past century, and compare the development of China over the past century. We can see the past poverty and backwardness, and the present development and progress. It is a highly recommended popular reading material.