Sato Yasuhiko's Collected Historical Essays -- Studies in Sinology

Author: (Japan) Yasubei Yasutake
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book is a collection of representative essays by Yasutake Yasutake, a renowned Japanese scholar of Chinese history, on the study of ancient Chinese history. It includes fourteen essays such as "The State Structure of Ancient China," "The Well-Field System from the Perspective of Agricultural Ethics," "The Community and Community Theory in Ancient China—Tracing the Research of Tetsuo Tsurukawa," and "Why One Thousand Men and One Woman." The scope of discussion ranges from the land system of the pre-Qin period to the status of women in the Song Dynasty, covering a broad area but mostly focusing on the exploration of the social structure and changes, as well as the social life conditions of ancient Chinese society. The author excels in drawing big lessons from small observations, with meticulous arguments; he emphasizes theoretical exploration, and many of his articles are highly theoretical, possessing significant academic value and inspirational insights, which can serve as references for relevant researchers.