This book is a masterpiece of sociology by Mr. Fei Xiaotong. It is compiled based on the lecture notes on "Rural Sociology" that he taught at Southwest Associated University and Yunnan University in the late 1940s, and contains 14 articles. This is the author's work that explores 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. There is an "Introduction" at the front of the book and a "Knowledge Link" at the back to provide young people with necessary reading guidance and accumulation of knowledge.
Reader comments
This book truly depicts the face of rural Chinese society and reminds me of the situation in my hometown. I agree with many points in the book, such as the close ties of rural communities and the importance of family institutions. Mr. Fei Xiaotong's analysis was very thorough and gave me a deeper understanding of the structure of Chinese society. However, I kind of hate the injustice in the power structure mentioned in the book, and I hope that the countryside in the future can be more fair and harmonious. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
This book truly depicts the face of rural Chinese society and reminds me of the situation in my hometown. I agree with many points in the book, such as the close ties of rural communities and the importance of family institutions. Mr. Fei Xiaotong's analysis was very thorough and gave me a deeper understanding of the structure of Chinese society. However, I kind of hate the injustice in the power structure mentioned in the book, and I hope that the countryside in the future can be more fair and harmonious. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!