Research on the Population and Social History of Jiangnan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties -- Series on the History and Society of Southern Jiangsu

Author: Wu Jianhua
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Based on modern systems science theory and grounded in social history, this book proposes a new academic concept for regional population and social history. It innovatively treats the population and society of the Jiangnan region during the Ming and Qing dynasties as a system, examining its self-balancing operation and development. It argues that changes in the quantity and quality of the population, collectively known as "population power," influence social development and transformation, while social constraints on the population, in turn, affect its development and change—a process of mutual interaction. The book is divided into an introduction and ten chapters, constructing a new framework for understanding the history of the Jiangnan region. It is rich in data, well-structured, highlights key points, and is meticulously researched. It fully respects existing academic achievements while offering fresh insights, representing the culmination of the author's persistent and long-term practical research. Whether in the study of Jiangnan or regional history, or in understanding the current population and social development of Jiangnan or other regions, the book's insights are highly valuable.