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Town-country relations in China: back to basics.
- Source :
- Eurasian Geography & Economics; Aug2019, Vol. 60 Issue 4, p455-485, 31p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- This paper develops a nuanced understanding of town-country relations in China. Inherent in the current literature is the serious problem of randomly indigenizing experiences and concepts from the West. To restore this imbalance, this paper provides a preliminary attempt to develop a better understanding methodologically, epistemologically and theoretically. It argues first for the implementation of a spatial story methodology that takes spatio-temporal relations seriously; second, a nuanced concept of the state as dynastic empire-building which functions through a two-tier governing relationship in focus-field relationships; third, a rejection of dualism, advocating instead the idea of mutual embeddedness in order to decipher the subtle relationships between parts and whole; fourth, an interrogation of the appropriateness of spatial concepts like spatial reach, scale, level and territory; and, finally, a proposed concept of cheng-cum-xiang to eschew a dualistic approach to town-country relations. In conclusion, the paper suggests implications for debates within urban studies more generally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- URBAN studies
QUESTIONING
DUALISM
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15387216
- Volume :
- 60
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Eurasian Geography & Economics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 140355117
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15387216.2019.1686407