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This classic text by Fei Xiaotong, China's finest social scientist, was first published in 1947 and is Fei's chief theoretical statement about the distinctive characteristics of Chinese society. Written in Chinese from a Chinese point of view for a Chinese audience, From the Soil describes the contrasting organizational principles of Chinese and Western societies, thereby conveying the essential features of both. Fei shows how these unique features reflect and are reflected in the moral and ethical characters of people in these societies. This profound, challenging book is both succinct and accessible. In its first complete Englishlanguage edition, it is likely to have a wide impact on Western social theorists.Gary G. Hamilton and Wang Zheng's translation captures Fei's jargonless, straightforward style of writing. Their introduction describes Fei's education and career as a sociologist, the fate of his writings on and off the Mainland, and the sociological significance of his analysis. The translators' epilogue highlights the social reforms for China that Fei drew from his analysis and advocated in a companion text written in the same period.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'From the Soil: The Foundations of Chinese Society'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the distinctive characteristics of Chinese society as analyzed by Fei Xiaotong, contrasting it with Western societal principles.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'From the Soil' is Fei Xiaotong, a prominent Chinese social scientist known for his contributions to sociology.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was first published on August 28, 1992.
- Q: Is this book available in English? A: Yes, 'From the Soil' is available in its first complete English-language edition, translated by Gary G. Hamilton and Wang Zheng.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'From the Soil' is bound in paperback.
- Q: What insights can I gain from this book? A: Readers can gain insights into the moral and ethical characteristics of Chinese society and the social reforms Fei advocated based on his analysis.
- Q: Who translated the book into English? A: The book was translated into English by Gary G. Hamilton and Wang Zheng.
- Q: Is this a new or used book? A: This book is available in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This is the first edition, which includes a translation of Fei Xiaotong's original work.