Chinese Village Life Today

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Focusing on the rural experience, this ethnography explores a township in Guangdong Province, revealing how villagers navigate modernization while maintaining their cultural identity. Through over twenty years of field research, the author highlights the daily lives of families, illustrating their choices regarding marriage, childcare, and health practices amid urban migration pressures. The work emphasizes the unique advantages of rural life, such as autonomy in family planning, offering a nuanced perspective on China's urban-rural divide and the ongoing transformation of village life.