"Rural China" is a masterpiece of sociology by Mr. Fei Xiaotong. It was compiled and written based on the lecture notes of "Rural Sociology" taught by Mr. Fei at Southwest Associated University and Yunnan University in the late 1940s. It contains 14 articles. The author's works explore China's social structure from a macro perspective based on community research. It analyzes and dissects the structure and nature of China's rural society from various aspects such as rural communities, family systems, moral concepts, power structures, and social norms. It is a relatively mature work on Chinese social research. Although "Native China" is an academic work, the text is concise, easy to understand, and highly readable, making it suitable for students.
Reader comments
2024.7. 17:12 Reading closed
At the age of 15, I couldn't understand anything, and I didn't know much about what was explored in the article. This is a very in-depth book. Maybe when I grow up and have a deeper knowledge reserve, I will read it again from the beginning. After all, this is an undeniable good book.
The book's analysis of family systems and moral concepts is very good, and it allowed me to see the charm and characteristics of local culture. Moreover, Mr. Fei Xiaotong's writing is easy to understand, just like chatting with friends, it is easy to understand. For example, he said, "China's rural society is an 'acquaintance society', and the relationship between people depends on blood and geographical connections." This sentence is really classic, and it made me understand the characteristics of China's rural society at once. I think this book is not only suitable for students, but also for people who are interested in Chinese society.
I finished reading it at 8:00pm on July 6, 2024. I only read it briefly and did not read it carefully. I thought I would come back and read it again when I have enough knowledge in the future (I don't understand what I read now). A 15-year-old high school entrance examination student.
As a prospective high school student, I encountered many problems while reading this book. I did not understand the professional terms proposed in the article and found it boring. However, after reading it, I believed that this is undoubtedly the best argumentative essay teacher for high school students. It has clear argumentation ideas, rigorous argumentation methods, and every chapter is full of rational thinking.
Due to the embarrassment of knowledge, I cannot fully understand the various characteristics of rural society and cannot deeply understand the spiritual core of this book. But I think as time goes by and my knowledge grows, my understanding of this book will gradually deepen, and then I may really understand it.
For someone who has just entered high school, it feels a bit difficult to understand [Thinking]
Record the time I finished reading this book on the night of July 21, 2024. For me, who is almost a high school student, I really don't understand some parts of this book, but it is undeniable that this is a good book, and the author's writing style will not make me want to read it.
After reading it, I will review it and fill in the holes I dug 🤣🤣. There are many extended concepts in this book, which need to be memorized carefully (otherwise you will not understand later and need to read forward); it mainly analyzes rural society, and each table of contents can be regarded as a sub-argument, which is helpful for understanding the structure of the whole article. You can also read more discussions under chapters. Some comments summarize it very well. Generally speaking, it is a bit obscure as a primary and secondary school reading material, but it is also very challenging. It is inevitable that you will benefit from it after reading it. [Shy][shy]
Reading the article creates emotions and expresses the scene.
There are many new concepts in the book that require careful consideration; some of the examples Mr. Fei gave are very interesting. For example, when he explained the differential pattern of rural society, he compared the social network centered on me to ripples in the water; for example, in the chapter on desires and needs, the author compared the desires of rural people. Although most of them meet the needs of social development, sometimes the initial starting point is not this purpose. When discussing, the union of the two sexes meets social needs. However, when most couples are asked about the purpose of reproduction, they will answer because of love, which is easy to understand. The article also quotes many ancient texts, and sometimes you need to look up the information.
This is the first sociology book I have read. It is a required reading in high school. If not, I may have to wait until an extremely leisurely afternoon many years later to open this book. I am grateful to fate for allowing us to meet.
2024.7.14 11:00A. M.
The description of rural China in the article may not be fully understood because I am still young, but it is undeniable that it is indeed a good book [Cool]
This book really provides a comprehensive analysis of the differences and similarities between rural areas and cities, but it is still a bit difficult to understand it due to my age. I hope that as I grow older, I can fully understand it in the future.
I finally finished watching it after off and on ٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و
The whole book is arranged in order from shallower to deeper. The second half is closely related to the concepts mentioned before, but it is really difficult to understand. It makes my head ache when I read it (ಠ-ಠ)
The characteristics of rural society often continue to exist in modern society, with both advantages and disadvantages. We must eliminate their shortcomings when studying the characteristics of rural society and continue the author's sequence from phenomenon to essence.
After reading it, I have a little understanding of the book, but I still don't understand many parts. I plan to go back and check the information to see what other people think of this book.
Although it is a bit difficult to understand and obscure, the discussion is scientific yet friendly, and the profound analysis of Chinese rural society is refreshing.
2024.8.30 I finished reading this book and learned some things that I had never understood before. It made me understand issues such as "face-to-face groups" and "elder privileges". Although there are many things I don't understand, when I grow up and come back to read it, it may be different.
Okay but I don't understand
As a post-00s who grew up in the city, through reading such books - although you don't have to agree with the social phenomena of your elders that have a rural flavor, but understanding it with a lower attitude can always make people look at the world more peacefully.
Mr. Fei Xiaotong's writing is really good.
Rural China uses an objective and detailed approach to compare ancient Chinese society with modern society, and the differences between China and other countries. The analysis is thorough and provides a reference for understanding current rural society.
The logic is clear, the narrative is complete, and it provides a complete analysis of rural society. It is easy to understand, but it is still a little difficult for middle school students to read.
The whole book is a bit tight and a bit ruthless for high school students to read in one day on weekends. I just read it, but the language behind it is relatively non-terminal, so ordinary people can also understand it. It covers a wide range of aspects, from local language to people's relationships, and explains China's unique social economy at that time - rural economy from different aspects.
It would have been nice if I had read this book when I was a child. Fei Lao's discussion and examples clarified many of the doubts I had about the "hidden rules" of Chinese society for a long time. The answer to the question that has troubled me for many years may be found in a thin booklet of more than 100,000 words, but it is a pity that the book is so vast.
I finally read it, thank you Fei Lao.
The content is very profound, and some concepts require careful consideration. Everyone has their own opinions on this aspect of research. The author's point of view can be used as an entry point. The specifics must be combined with his own experience and social reality. It is a matter of opinion.
Helped me understand a lot of concepts. This is a book worth reading carefully.
Great, worth recommending
Very good, some of the sentences can also be applied to reality
After reading it carefully and adding the understanding of some big guys in the comment area, I can still understand it [Sending my heart]
It is useful to open the book and worth reading.
Very valuable and in-depth content for people of all stages
2024, 10, 4 Reading completed
Highly professional but a bit difficult to chew. I don't want to write my own reflections in the comments of the following article, sorry for that.
I have a very deep and thorough understanding of rural society and I have learned a lot.
2024.7. 17:12 Reading closed At the age of 15, I couldn't understand anything, and I didn't know much about what was explored in the article. This is a very in-depth book. Maybe when I grow up and have a deeper knowledge reserve, I will read it again from the beginning. After all, this is an undeniable good book.
The book's analysis of family systems and moral concepts is very good, and it allowed me to see the charm and characteristics of local culture. Moreover, Mr. Fei Xiaotong's writing is easy to understand, just like chatting with friends, it is easy to understand. For example, he said, "China's rural society is an 'acquaintance society', and the relationship between people depends on blood and geographical connections." This sentence is really classic, and it made me understand the characteristics of China's rural society at once. I think this book is not only suitable for students, but also for people who are interested in Chinese society.
I finished reading it at 8:00pm on July 6, 2024. I only read it briefly and did not read it carefully. I thought I would come back and read it again when I have enough knowledge in the future (I don't understand what I read now). A 15-year-old high school entrance examination student.
As a prospective high school student, I encountered many problems while reading this book. I did not understand the professional terms proposed in the article and found it boring. However, after reading it, I believed that this is undoubtedly the best argumentative essay teacher for high school students. It has clear argumentation ideas, rigorous argumentation methods, and every chapter is full of rational thinking. Due to the embarrassment of knowledge, I cannot fully understand the various characteristics of rural society and cannot deeply understand the spiritual core of this book. But I think as time goes by and my knowledge grows, my understanding of this book will gradually deepen, and then I may really understand it.
For someone who has just entered high school, it feels a bit difficult to understand [Thinking]
Record the time I finished reading this book on the night of July 21, 2024. For me, who is almost a high school student, I really don't understand some parts of this book, but it is undeniable that this is a good book, and the author's writing style will not make me want to read it.
After reading it, I will review it and fill in the holes I dug 🤣🤣. There are many extended concepts in this book, which need to be memorized carefully (otherwise you will not understand later and need to read forward); it mainly analyzes rural society, and each table of contents can be regarded as a sub-argument, which is helpful for understanding the structure of the whole article. You can also read more discussions under chapters. Some comments summarize it very well. Generally speaking, it is a bit obscure as a primary and secondary school reading material, but it is also very challenging. It is inevitable that you will benefit from it after reading it. [Shy][shy]
Reading the article creates emotions and expresses the scene. There are many new concepts in the book that require careful consideration; some of the examples Mr. Fei gave are very interesting. For example, when he explained the differential pattern of rural society, he compared the social network centered on me to ripples in the water; for example, in the chapter on desires and needs, the author compared the desires of rural people. Although most of them meet the needs of social development, sometimes the initial starting point is not this purpose. When discussing, the union of the two sexes meets social needs. However, when most couples are asked about the purpose of reproduction, they will answer because of love, which is easy to understand. The article also quotes many ancient texts, and sometimes you need to look up the information. This is the first sociology book I have read. It is a required reading in high school. If not, I may have to wait until an extremely leisurely afternoon many years later to open this book. I am grateful to fate for allowing us to meet. 2024.7.14 11:00A. M.
The description of rural China in the article may not be fully understood because I am still young, but it is undeniable that it is indeed a good book [Cool]
This book really provides a comprehensive analysis of the differences and similarities between rural areas and cities, but it is still a bit difficult to understand it due to my age. I hope that as I grow older, I can fully understand it in the future.
I finally finished watching it after off and on ٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و The whole book is arranged in order from shallower to deeper. The second half is closely related to the concepts mentioned before, but it is really difficult to understand. It makes my head ache when I read it (ಠ-ಠ) The characteristics of rural society often continue to exist in modern society, with both advantages and disadvantages. We must eliminate their shortcomings when studying the characteristics of rural society and continue the author's sequence from phenomenon to essence.
After reading it, I have a little understanding of the book, but I still don't understand many parts. I plan to go back and check the information to see what other people think of this book.
Although it is a bit difficult to understand and obscure, the discussion is scientific yet friendly, and the profound analysis of Chinese rural society is refreshing.
2024.8.30 I finished reading this book and learned some things that I had never understood before. It made me understand issues such as "face-to-face groups" and "elder privileges". Although there are many things I don't understand, when I grow up and come back to read it, it may be different.
Okay but I don't understand
As a post-00s who grew up in the city, through reading such books - although you don't have to agree with the social phenomena of your elders that have a rural flavor, but understanding it with a lower attitude can always make people look at the world more peacefully.
Mr. Fei Xiaotong's writing is really good.
Rural China uses an objective and detailed approach to compare ancient Chinese society with modern society, and the differences between China and other countries. The analysis is thorough and provides a reference for understanding current rural society.
The logic is clear, the narrative is complete, and it provides a complete analysis of rural society. It is easy to understand, but it is still a little difficult for middle school students to read.
The whole book is a bit tight and a bit ruthless for high school students to read in one day on weekends. I just read it, but the language behind it is relatively non-terminal, so ordinary people can also understand it. It covers a wide range of aspects, from local language to people's relationships, and explains China's unique social economy at that time - rural economy from different aspects.
It would have been nice if I had read this book when I was a child. Fei Lao's discussion and examples clarified many of the doubts I had about the "hidden rules" of Chinese society for a long time. The answer to the question that has troubled me for many years may be found in a thin booklet of more than 100,000 words, but it is a pity that the book is so vast. I finally read it, thank you Fei Lao.
The content is very profound, and some concepts require careful consideration. Everyone has their own opinions on this aspect of research. The author's point of view can be used as an entry point. The specifics must be combined with his own experience and social reality. It is a matter of opinion.
Helped me understand a lot of concepts. This is a book worth reading carefully.
Great, worth recommending
Very good, some of the sentences can also be applied to reality
After reading it carefully and adding the understanding of some big guys in the comment area, I can still understand it [Sending my heart]
It is useful to open the book and worth reading.
Very valuable and in-depth content for people of all stages
2024, 10, 4 Reading completed Highly professional but a bit difficult to chew. I don't want to write my own reflections in the comments of the following article, sorry for that.
I have a very deep and thorough understanding of rural society and I have learned a lot.