Agents and Victims in South China
accomplices in rural revolution
by Helen F. Siu
When peasants live in complex agrarian societies with distinct hierarchies of power, how much are they able to shape their world? In this socio-economic, political and anthropological history, Siu explores this question by examining a rural Chinese community from the late 19th century onwards.
Elite (Social sciences)Rural conditionsLocal governmentClasses dirigeantesSozioo konomischer WandelAdministration localConditions socialesAdministration localePolitique et gouvenementElitesPolitics and governmentLokaal beleid