This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the diversity and complexity of social science research. Little provides an in-depth analysis of social science positions and their relevance to various debates in China studies with a focus on rural China. Particularly interesting is Little's examination of the causes of agricultural stagnation in China and the reasons behind peasant rebellions. Reading this book will help you gain a better understanding of the complexities of rural China and the historical, economic, and political factors shaping its society.

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In this innovative book, Daniel Little compares the positions of various social scientists regarding debates in China studies. Little focuses on four topics: the relative importance of individual rationality and community values in explaining traditional peasant behavior; the role of marketing and transportation systems in Chinese society; the causes of agricultural stagnation in traditional China; and the reasons for peasant rebellions in Qing China. He not only makes a constructive contribution to these controversies but also provides examples of the diversity of social science research.

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