This comprehensive analysis of the social structure of a major Chinese dynasty will be of great value to historians, anthropologist, and sociologist. A study of Han social structure is of particular importance because during the Han dynasty the complex heritage of ancient China was remolded and the foundations were laid for a stable, continuing system for state and society. The author investigates the whole range of Han society. He traces the powerful role developed by consort families and the rising status of the official ...
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This comprehensive analysis of the social structure of a major Chinese dynasty will be of great value to historians, anthropologist, and sociologist. A study of Han social structure is of particular importance because during the Han dynasty the complex heritage of ancient China was remolded and the foundations were laid for a stable, continuing system for state and society. The author investigates the whole range of Han society. He traces the powerful role developed by consort families and the rising status of the official, particularly of the scholar. he discusses 'guests' (or retainers), showing how their position in Chinese society slowly declined, and describes various aspects of the institution of slavery. According to Ch'u, a ruling bureaucracy formed the core of the social power structure in imperial China. This stratum interlocked with and was supplemented by "powerful families." "The Chi'in-Han material on powerful families assembled in this book is among the richest of its kind, and although different interpretations can be expected, all serious students will agree that Ch'u's contribution has raised the investigation of Chinese society and history to a new level of factual inquiry and coordination," Karl A. Wittfogel writes in the Foreword. The first part of the study contains discussions on kinship, marriage, the position of women, social classes, and power families. The second includes carefully annotated translations of passages from the Shih-chi, Han-shu, and Hou Han-shu. These documents not only provide the evidence for the author's argument, but also, by making such primary material available in English for the first time, will serve other researchers on a vast array of topics relating to all phases of Han history. This volume initiates a series of monographic studies on various aspects in the Han period as they have been researched by members of the Han Dynasty History Project and the University of Washington.
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Add this copy of Han Social Structure (Volume 1) to cart. $23.85, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1972 by University Of Washington Press.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN: 0295950684.
Add this copy of Han Dynasty China: Han Social Structure (Volume 1) to cart. $25.53, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1972 by University Of Washington Press.
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Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1150grams, ISBN: 0295950684.
Add this copy of Han Social Structure to cart. $14.32, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by University of Washington Press.
Add this copy of Han Social Structure to cart. $14.32, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by University of Washington Press.
Add this copy of Han Social Structure to cart. $14.32, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by University of Washington Press.
Add this copy of Han Social Structure (Han Dyansty China) (Vol I) to cart. $21.54, good condition, Sold by Alplaus Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Alplaus, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by University of Washington Press.
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Good in Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; Hardbound with dust jacket. Top edge dusted, small patch of pale soil on side edge. No markings noted, mild wear. Jacket spine faded, otherwise limited wear.
Add this copy of Han Social Structure to cart. $28.00, good condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by University of Washington Press.
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Very good- in very good jacket. Blue cloth boards in dust jacket, octavo, not illustrated. Book has mild shelfwear to boards and spine, binding tight, text has some faint erasable pencil marginalia and underlining scattered throughout, otherwise clean. DJ has sun to spine, rubbing, mild edgewear.
Add this copy of Han Social Structure; Han Dyansty China, Volume I. to cart. $34.00, very good condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by University of Washington Press.
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Near Fine in Very Good + jacket. Cloth in dust jacket, clean unmarked text, near fine copy in very good+ price-clipped dust jacket, light discoloration and wear to the dust jacket.
Add this copy of Han Social Structure (Han Dyansty China) (Vol I) to cart. $44.00, good condition, Sold by BookHouse On-Line rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by University of Washington Press.
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Good+ in Very Good- jacket. Size: 6x1x9; Good+ hardcover with very good-dust jacket. From a private collection. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Minor bump to bottom corner, DJ has rubbing and some edgewear, otherwise shelfwear is very minor. There were occasional light pencil markings but most have been erased-the writing is so light it's almost hard to notice while paging through, so I'm sure I missed some, otherwise I would be comfortable listing this as "very good" as it erases quite easily and without damage to the page. I'm sure I missed some though, and thus it is not listed as very good. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
Add this copy of Han Social Structure (Han Dyansty China) (Vol I) to cart. $14.33, good condition, Sold by Websters Bookstore Cafe rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from State College, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1972 by University of Washington Press.
This is an excellent book for deeper social studies of the rich, poor, imperial family and their consort families, the educated elite, slaves. It delves into family histories to give examples of the customs of the times. It is interesting and helpful to someone who wishes to look deeper into the history of China for 400 years on society.
