Village Life in China: A Study in Sociology
Exploring Rural Chinese Culture and SocietyBy Arthur H. Smith
Length11h 24m
About this audiobook
In "Village Life in China: A Study in Sociology," Arthur H. Smith provides a meticulous examination of rural life in late 19th-century China, employing a rich, observational literary style that blends ethnography with sociological inquiry. Through detailed descriptions of agricultural practices, social structures, and local customs, Smith paints an intimate portrait of Chinese village life, situating his observations within broader socio-cultural contexts. His pioneering work delves into the interplay between tradition and modernity, uncovering the complexities of familial ties, local governance, and community dynamics in a society undergoing significant transformation. Arthur H. Smith, an American missionary and scholar, was deeply influenced by his experiences in China, where he lived for over three decades. His unique position as both an outsider and a participant in Chinese society provides him with a nuanced perspective that informs his analysis. Smith's scholarly pursuits were driven by a desire to bridge cultural gaps and foster understanding between East and West, making his insights both valuable and prescient for his time. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in sociology, anthropology, and Chinese studies. It offers an invaluable lens into the daily lives of individuals in rural China, serving as a foundational text for those seeking to understand the social fabric of a nation on the brink of modernization.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length11 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2III: VILLAGE NOMENCLATURE
3IV: COUNTRY ROADS
4V: THE VILLAGE FERRY
5VI: VILLAGE WELLS
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6VII: THE VILLAGE SHOP
7VIII: THE VILLAGE THEATRE
8IX: VILLAGE SCHOOLS AND TRAVELLING SCHOLARS
9X: CHINESE HIGHER EDUCATION—THE VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL—EXAMINATIONS—RECENT EDUCATIONAL EDICTS
10XI: VILLAGE TEMPLES AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES
11XII: COÖPERATION IN RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
12XIII: COÖPERATION IN MARKETS AND FAIRS
13XIV: COÖPERATIVE LOAN SOCIETIES
14XV: SOCIETIES FOR WATCHING THE CROPS
15XVI: VILLAGE AND CITY RAIN-MAKING
16XVII: THE VILLAGE HUNT
17XVIII: VILLAGE WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS
18XIX
19NEW YEAR IN CHINESE VILLAGES
20DUMPLINGS
21REUNION
22NEW CLOTHES
23RELIGIOUS RITES
24SOCIAL CEREMONIES
25NATIONAL LEISURE
26GAMBLING
27DEBT-PAYING
28XX: THE VILLAGE BULLY
29XXI: VILLAGE HEADMEN
30PART II: Village Family Life
31XXII: VILLAGE BOYS AND MEN
32XXIII
33CHINESE COUNTRY GIRLS AND WOMEN: SUICIDE AS A VIRTUE.
34XXIV: THE MONOTONY AND VACUITY OF VILLAGE LIFE
35XXV: UNSTABLE EQUILIBRIUM OF THE CHINESE FAMILY
36XXVI: INSTABILITY FROM FAMILY DISUNITY
37PART III: Regeneration of the Chinese Village
38XXVII: WHAT CAN CHRISTIANITY DO FOR CHINA?
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