Peking A Social Survey Conducted Under The Auspices Of The Princeton University Center In China (1921)

Peking: A Social Survey Conducted Under The Auspices Of The Princeton University Center In China (1921) is a comprehensive study of the social and cultural landscape of Peking (now known as Beijing), China, conducted by Sidney David Gamble under the auspices of the Princeton University Center in China. The book provides a detailed analysis of the city's history, geography, economy, and social structure, as well as its religious, educational, and cultural institutions. Gamble's research is based on extensive fieldwork, including interviews with local residents and observations of daily life in Peking. The book also includes numerous photographs taken by Gamble, providing a visual record of the city and its people in the early 20th century. Overall, Peking: A Social Survey is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into the social and cultural dynamics of one of China's most important cities.Foreword Also Written By Robert A. Woods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.