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
20DUMPLINGS
2III: VILLAGE NOMENCLATURE
21REUNION
3IV: COUNTRY ROADS
22NEW CLOTHES
4V: THE VILLAGE FERRY
23RELIGIOUS RITES
5VI: VILLAGE WELLS
24SOCIAL CEREMONIES
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6VII: THE VILLAGE SHOP
25NATIONAL LEISURE
7VIII: THE VILLAGE THEATRE
26GAMBLING
8IX: VILLAGE SCHOOLS AND TRAVELLING SCHOLARS
27DEBT-PAYING
9X: CHINESE HIGHER EDUCATION—THE VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL—EXAMINATIONS—RECENT EDUCATIONAL EDICTS
28XX: THE VILLAGE BULLY
10XI: VILLAGE TEMPLES AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES
29XXI: VILLAGE HEADMEN
11XII: COÖPERATION IN RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
30PART II: Village Family Life
12XIII: COÖPERATION IN MARKETS AND FAIRS
31XXII: VILLAGE BOYS AND MEN
13XIV: COÖPERATIVE LOAN SOCIETIES
32XXIII
14XV: SOCIETIES FOR WATCHING THE CROPS
33CHINESE COUNTRY GIRLS AND WOMEN: SUICIDE AS A VIRTUE.
15XVI: VILLAGE AND CITY RAIN-MAKING
34XXIV: THE MONOTONY AND VACUITY OF VILLAGE LIFE
16XVII: THE VILLAGE HUNT
35XXV: UNSTABLE EQUILIBRIUM OF THE CHINESE FAMILY
17XVIII: VILLAGE WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS
36XXVI: INSTABILITY FROM FAMILY DISUNITY
18XIX
37PART III: Regeneration of the Chinese Village
19NEW YEAR IN CHINESE VILLAGES
38XXVII: WHAT CAN CHRISTIANITY DO FOR CHINA?
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