ChineseFamiliesUpsideDown

Chinese Families Upside Down offers a comprehensive analysis of how intergenerational dependence is impacting the traditional structure of Chinese families. The authors break away from the usual model of filial piety and delve into the intricate and often surprising new dynamics that are emerging. Drawing upon the latest ethnographic research, the book presents fresh interpretations of neo-familism that address vital issues, such as the conflicting role of grandparents, the clash between individual and family goals, the changing moral values in times of family crises, and the influential role of the Chinese government on family transformation. This book is a crucial read for scholars and students of Chinese studies and for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of contemporary family and kinship.

作者简介

YunxiangYan,Ph.D.(1993),isProfessorofAnthropologyatUniversityofCalifornia,LosAngeles.HeistheauthorofTheFlowofGifts(StanfordUP,1996),PrivateLifeunderSocialism(StanfordUP,2003),andTheIndividualizationofChineseSociety(Berg,2009).