Author: Zheng Hangsheng, Xiao Tong

Source: Hebei Academic Journal,  Vol.31  Jan, 2011

Abstract: Now having a better history of China’s sociology is a must.Connotation and extension must be made clear in the researches of the history of China’s sociology. In connotation, it is a comprehensive history of academic development, thought,discipline, mass media and conflicts. In extension,it belongs to"middle sociology"including small sociology, some of anthropology, social work and so on. Different views are stated, historical data are analyzed, historical process is revealed and advantages and disadvantages should be pointed out. Besides, ways and methods to know China’s society should be found to develop China’s society and reflect the spirit of times. Further study is given to the approaches to China’s society and the unique concepts and theoretical system in China’s sociology are inherited.

Keywords: history of China’s sociology   China’s sociology   theoretical awareness