Table of Contents

Boxes, Maps, and Tables Conventions Preface 1. Typology I: Movements Opposed to the Administration 2. Typology II: Movements Within Society 3. Repertoire of Action 4. Exploitation or Oppression? 5. Taxation 6. Reforms 7. Conscription 8. Permanencies Appendix: The Various Categories of Rural Disturbances Notes Works Cited Index

About the Author

Lucien Bianco is former Director of Studies and former Director of the China Center, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales. Philip Liddell is a professional translator living in France.