Fei Xiaotong (69 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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 English-language 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. Written in Chinese from a Chinese point of view for a Chinese audience, this title describes the contrasting organizational principles of Chinese and Western societies, thereby conveying the useful features of both. It shows how these features reflect and are reflected in the moral and ethical characters of people in these societies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. 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 English-language 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. First Edition, A translation of Fei Xiaotong's Xiangtu Zhongguo.…

Paperback. Condition: New. 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 English-language 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. First Edition, A translation of Fei Xiaotong's Xiangtu Zhongguo.…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. From the Soil: The Foundations of Chinese Society. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: Nuevo. 363 pages.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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 English-language 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. Written in Chinese from a Chinese point of view for a Chinese audience, this title describes the contrasting organizational principles of Chinese and Western societies, thereby conveying the useful features of both. It shows how these features reflect and are reflected in the moral and ethical characters of people in these societies. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. "From the Soil: The Foundations of Chinese Society" by Fei Xiaotong. First published in 1947. This copy: First English Edition. University of California Press (Berkeley, Los Angeles, Oxford), 1992. Softcover. ix, 160 pp. Binding: Softcover. Dust jacket: None. Size: 23.0 x 15.5 cm Language: English Condition: Body: Good - Signs of use. Binding: Very Good. Edges: Fair - Noticeable foxing and tanning. Pages: Good - Generally good with very slight spotting to margins. Text: Good. Description: An English translation of Fei Xiaotong's Xiangtu Zhongguo with an introduction and epilogue by Gary G. Hamilton and Wang Zheng as stated on the title page. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described. Stock availability may change, as our listings are shared with a physical bookstore. …

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. The pages are clean and tight. Last page is creased. Binding and cover are good. 374 pages. The text is in Chinese. Illustrated with photographs.

Paperback. Condition: New. 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 English-language 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. First Edition, A translation of Fei Xiaotong's Xiangtu Zhongguo.…

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 English-language 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.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Written in Chinese from a Chinese point of view for a Chinese audience, this title describes the contrasting organizational principles of Chinese and Western societies, thereby conveying the useful features of both. It shows how these features reflect and a.

Condition: New. pp. 284.

Condition: New. pp. 268.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 2015 edition. 220 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. White stamped boards, 243 pp., profusely illus. in color; with 24-pp. insert of English text. Text is in Japanese, with an English translation insert pamphlet at front. A beautiful book showing many examples of native Chinese costumes and dressing accessories. Uncommon. VG- (No dj or slipcase; ex-art library with labels on covers and bookplate; bottom edges of boards have a bit of wear; otherwise clean.).…

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