Routledge Ethnicity and Urban Life in China - Hui and Han Study

Gain a deep sociological understanding of ethnic dynamics in contemporary China with this scholarly work from Routledge. This book provides a major analysis of Hui Muslims, focusing on their presence and identity within urban environments. By comparing the experiences of the Hui people with the Han Chinese majority, the text examines how minority ethnicity relates to traditional behavior in a modernizing society. Based on extensive fieldwork conducted in Lanzhou between 2001 and 2004, the research utilizes both qualitative and quantitative data to build a complete picture of urban life. The study is essential for students and researchers interested in Asian sociology, ethnic studies, and the social transitions occurring within China. Through a combination of in-depth interviews and survey data, this book offers a detailed look at the social structures and cultural patterns that define these two distinct groups in a shared urban space.