1984.076.004

An analysis of Chinese behavior and culture from the perspective of an American professor of sociology in the early 20th century. Topics cover the medieval aspect of cities, racial contrasts between Northern and Southern Chinese, relentless elimination of the less fit, Chinese are reflective rather than impulsive, the incredible poverty of the masses, cheapness of factory labor, growth and use of opium, inferior position of women in families, missionary mistakes and problems, the impotence of old China in coping with Western nations.

minimal separation from spine - only a few pages at the beginning of the book. No staining - excellent condition for its age.