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The Cities of Song China I: Urban Governance

The Cities of Song China I: Urban Governance

Weimin, Bao

Hardcover

Series: China Perspectives

Chinese HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1032666935
ISBN13: 9781032666938
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Jun 25 2025
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This first volume of a two-volume set on Song Dynasty cities examines the innovative urban institutions and management practices that emerged during this period.

The book compares the urban landscape and administrative system in the Song Dynasty with those of the Tang Dynasty. It challenges the conventional view that the transition from Tang to Song marked a shift from an enclosed ward system to a relatively open, compartmentalized system. Instead, it argues for a significant transformation of the ward system rather than its complete disappearance. The study examines the establishment of urban firefighting systems based on the concept of the Corner, and analyzes the flourishing of urban markets under various forms of control and restriction. It also discusses the challenges posed by the emergence of a liberal commodity economy within traditional Chinese society.

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