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A Chinese Beggars' Den
David C. Schak
其他書名
Poverty and Mobility in an Underclass Community
出版University of Pittsburgh Pre, 2010-11-23
主題Social Science / GeneralSocial Science / Anthropology / Cultural & SocialHistory / Asia / China
ISBN08229771099780822977100
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=5Rkeky4-ZigC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋In this fascinating study of a community of Chinese beggars, David Schak offers evidence that challenges widely held theories on poverty. It is a path-breaking, systematic anthropological study that challenges long-held beliefs about poverty, and is one of the few works on beggars available. Over a period of seven years, Schak's fieldwork uncovers a structure of leadership, organizational methods, and alms-getting tactics. Moreover, certain members became upwardly mobile and able to leave this lifestyle. The severe stigma of gambling, adultery, and failure to marry proved the stimulus for a younger generation to leave begging behind.