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Everyday China: Microhistories of Chinese People and Culture

Everyday China: Microhistories of Chinese People and Culture

Wang, Di

Hardcover

Series: China Perspectives

Chinese HistoryGeneral World HistoryHistoriography

PREORDER - Expected ship date January 14, 2027

ISBN10: 1041342535
ISBN13: 9781041342533
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Jan 14 2027
Pages: 370
Language: English

This book revisits China's history by shifting the focus from macro narratives to micro perspectives to reveal how ordinary people shaped Chinese civilization through their everyday lives and experiences.

Moving beyond traditional historical approaches centered on emperors, wars, revolutions, and elites, the study intertwines the intimate microhistories of ordinary individuals with broader national trends, creating a nuanced portrait of Chinese society. The author explores captivating topics, including population migration, the vibrant social world of teahouses and markets, rural clan structures, legal systems, spiritual practices, and the experiences of marginalized communities. Integrating insights from anthropology, sociology, and literature, the book transcends conventional historical methods, forming a holistic understanding of China's complex social fabric and vividly bringing the past to life through ground-level accounts.

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