Fei Xiaotong’s(Fei Hsiao-tung)works on rural economies and societies written in the 1940s were deeply affected by British economic historian R.H.Tawney.Through comparison,this article reveals at least two connections...Fei Xiaotong’s(Fei Hsiao-tung)works on rural economies and societies written in the 1940s were deeply affected by British economic historian R.H.Tawney.Through comparison,this article reveals at least two connections between their works.First,Tawney’s analysis of the transition from agricultural modernization to industrial modernization in Britain serves as a reference for Fei’s works on the economic transformation of the Yangtze Valley in Jiangsu and Lucun village in Yunnan.Second,Tawney’s“theory of gentry”also serves as the underlying view for Fei’s theory on the functions of the Chinese gentry.However,Fei does not simply follow Tawney’s steps.Instead,he offers unique insights into the issues of horticulture transformation and gentry types in China.Furthermore,in Fei’s social theory and practice,the role of“state”was considered to be less positive.The interrelations of the community,market,intellectuals and the state construct Fei’s modernization scheme of China.His idea about how China,a slower participant in the world system,can maintain economic autonomy was still valuable today.展开更多
Since humanity entered the 20th century,diversity has become a key feature that manifests itself in all aspects of society.As a venue for people and ideas to meet,universities face ever-increasing challenges in fulfil...Since humanity entered the 20th century,diversity has become a key feature that manifests itself in all aspects of society.As a venue for people and ideas to meet,universities face ever-increasing challenges in fulfilling their cultural mission.With unprecedented human connectivity,cultural competence is more than a goal.It has become an essential skill for students and a key concern for policymakers and practitioners across the world.Considering the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches to cultural competence education,this article aims to elucidate the significance of the notion of cultural self-awareness proposed by Fei Xiaotong,China’s premier social anthropologist.It explores how Fei’s insights can facilitate universities to rethink their conception and delivery of cultural competence education.By challenging the tendency for cultural competence education to be segregated among a range of disciplines and moving it to the core of the university’s curricular offerings,the article promises an approach whereby all students,regardless of their disciplinary backgrounds,can benefit from the full development of their cultural capability,as can the institution,wider community,and society as a whole.展开更多
In his old age, Fei Xiaotong＇s reflections on Chinese sociological method opened up new room for transcending the existing traditions of sociology. His spiritual legacy is well worth further explanation. According to...In his old age, Fei Xiaotong＇s reflections on Chinese sociological method opened up new room for transcending the existing traditions of sociology. His spiritual legacy is well worth further explanation. According to Fei, traditional Chinese culture and wisdom embodies a wealth of concepts, such as ＂harmony between nature and man,＂ ＂mind for others＂ and so on, all of which need further definition and should he used as fulcrums for the transcending of sociological traditions.展开更多
基金The paper was the research result of the“Study on the Theory and Methodology of the Rural Social Transformation by the Yanching School”(18BSH001)a general project under the National Social Science Foundation of China.Thoughts on the paper were initially formed in the“Shiheng Excellent Lecture”sponsored by Yunnan Shiheng Education Foundation in the summer of 2016.
文摘Fei Xiaotong’s(Fei Hsiao-tung)works on rural economies and societies written in the 1940s were deeply affected by British economic historian R.H.Tawney.Through comparison,this article reveals at least two connections between their works.First,Tawney’s analysis of the transition from agricultural modernization to industrial modernization in Britain serves as a reference for Fei’s works on the economic transformation of the Yangtze Valley in Jiangsu and Lucun village in Yunnan.Second,Tawney’s“theory of gentry”also serves as the underlying view for Fei’s theory on the functions of the Chinese gentry.However,Fei does not simply follow Tawney’s steps.Instead,he offers unique insights into the issues of horticulture transformation and gentry types in China.Furthermore,in Fei’s social theory and practice,the role of“state”was considered to be less positive.The interrelations of the community,market,intellectuals and the state construct Fei’s modernization scheme of China.His idea about how China,a slower participant in the world system,can maintain economic autonomy was still valuable today.
文摘Since humanity entered the 20th century,diversity has become a key feature that manifests itself in all aspects of society.As a venue for people and ideas to meet,universities face ever-increasing challenges in fulfilling their cultural mission.With unprecedented human connectivity,cultural competence is more than a goal.It has become an essential skill for students and a key concern for policymakers and practitioners across the world.Considering the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches to cultural competence education,this article aims to elucidate the significance of the notion of cultural self-awareness proposed by Fei Xiaotong,China’s premier social anthropologist.It explores how Fei’s insights can facilitate universities to rethink their conception and delivery of cultural competence education.By challenging the tendency for cultural competence education to be segregated among a range of disciplines and moving it to the core of the university’s curricular offerings,the article promises an approach whereby all students,regardless of their disciplinary backgrounds,can benefit from the full development of their cultural capability,as can the institution,wider community,and society as a whole.
基金support from "The Study of Chinese School of Sociology in the 1930s",a general project of National Social Science Fund 2010 (Approval No.: 10BSH001)support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Program No.: 2009JC08)
文摘In his old age, Fei Xiaotong＇s reflections on Chinese sociological method opened up new room for transcending the existing traditions of sociology. His spiritual legacy is well worth further explanation. According to Fei, traditional Chinese culture and wisdom embodies a wealth of concepts, such as ＂harmony between nature and man,＂ ＂mind for others＂ and so on, all of which need further definition and should he used as fulcrums for the transcending of sociological traditions.
