Farewell to Peasant China

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Focusing on the daily lives and migration strategies of villagers and townspeople, this study explores the complexities of Chinese urbanization across various regions, including Tianjin, Tibet, Guangdong, and Fujian. It examines the transformation of rural areas and regional disparities, highlighting the vibrant changes in post-reform Chinese society. As the twenty-first century begins, this comprehensive anthropological investigation offers insights into the dynamic process of urbanization and the evolving prospects for a fully urbanized China.