Peking: A Social Survey

Peking: A Social Survey, Volume 1, provides a detailed historical examination of life in China during the early twentieth century. This scholarly work presents data collected through extensive questionnaires administered to a diverse cross-section of the local population between 1918 and 1919. As a significant resource for studying social conditions and social surveys in Asia, the text offers a comprehensive record of the capital city during a transformative era.

The volume covers a wide range of topics including government, health, education, and commercial life. It also addresses critical social problems such as poverty, philanthropy, and recreation. This academic study serves as a vital primary source for researchers interested in the social surveys of China and the specific social conditions of Peking. The documentation provides an authentic look at the multifaceted aspects of urban existence and societal structures within the region.