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Fate and Fortune in Rural China: Social Organization and Population Behavior in Liaoning 1774–1873 - Rilegato

Lee, James Z.; Campbell, Cameron D.

 
9780521581196: Fate and Fortune in Rural China: Social Organization and Population Behavior in Liaoning 1774–1873

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A major contribution to the social history of China, and to historical demography in general.

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Recensione

'More than a decade in the making, this book is a brilliant achievement. Even those without a taste for numerical calculations should read this work carefully. Its conclusions are solid, and its implications very large for future studies of imperial China's society.' The Journal of Asian Studies

'I strongly recommend this book to be a required reader for any future China scholars in the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, history, demography, or research methodology.' American Anthropologist

'This is a landmark work on Chinese social history.' American Journal of Sociology

'Meticulous ... and intelligent ... [A] major achievement.' Population and Development Review

'Lee and Campbell present a detailed and compex analysis of Daoyi Village ...' Asian Affairs

Descrizione del libro

Fate and Fortune in Rural China is a major contribution to the study of both the social and population history of late traditional China, and that of historical demography in general. The fundamental conclusion is that social norms, rooted in ideology, determined demographic performance.

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