Country Life in South China

Name: Country Life in South China
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ISBN: 9781025532073

Daniel Harrison Kulp, II

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Asian history; Rural communities; Social & cultural anthropology

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""Country Life in South China"" is a foundational sociological and anthropological study that offers an in-depth examination of the social organization and daily existence of a rural community in Southern China. This work serves as a meticulous record of the various facets of village life, including kinship systems, economic structures, religious practices, and educational traditions.

Through rigorous field research and observation, the volume explores how traditional Chinese culture maintains stability while adapting to shifting social dynamics. The text provides invaluable insights into the complex web of family relationships and the communal bonds that defined agrarian society during the early twentieth century. As a pioneering effort in the systematic study of Chinese rural sociology, ""Country Life in South China"" remains an essential resource for scholars and readers interested in the historical development of Chinese society, the mechanics of village governance, and the enduring nature of cultural heritage in East Asia. This study is particularly noted for its objective approach and its contribution to the global understanding of non-Western social structures.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Daniel Harrison Kulp II
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 594g
ISBN: 9781025532073
ISBN 10: 1025532074
Pages: 428
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active