The Logic of Chinese Behaviors

Preface I
Preface II
Contents
Part I Another Perspective: Some Thoughts on Localization, Research Approaches, and Methodology
1 The Degree and Limit of Localization Research: How Far Can We Go
1.1 The Crux of the Growth and Decline of Localization
1.2 Clarification of Several Viewpoints
1.3 The Levels and Stages of Localization
References
2 Confucian Social Construction: Perspective and Methodology of Social Research in China
2.1 Individual and Society: Two Approaches to Western Social Research
2.2 System and Discourse: Basic Points of Chinese Social Construction Analysis
2.3 Lineage System: Reproduction and Scaling of Social Composition
2.4 Nation and Individual: An Analysis of the Chinese People’s Discourse
2.5 Confucianism: Discourse Practice of the Intellectual Elite
2.6 Conclusion: Methodology of Chinese Social Research
References
3 Language Analysis: A Research Method that Cannot Be Ignored
3.1 Problems in Current Research Methods
3.2 Proposal: A Research Direction and Its Methodology
3.3 A Case Study of the Chinese People’s Impression Management
3.4 Conclusion
References
Part II Research and Discussion of Local Concepts
4 The Homogeneity and Heterogeneity of Chinese Perspectives on “Face”
4.1 Confusion in Consensus
4.2 The Homogeneity Structure of Perspectives on “Face”
4.3 The Influence of “Relationships” on Face Homogeneity
4.4 From the Homogeneity to Heterogeneity of “Face”
4.5 Conclusion
References
5 Appendix: Looking at the Intellectuals in Fortress Besieged from the Heterogeneity of Face
5.1 I
5.2 II
5.3 III
5.4 IV
References
6 An Analysis of the Function of “Local Policy”: The Power Game of Local and Organizational Leadership in China
6.1 The Meaning and Manifest Function of Local Policy
6.2 Local Policy: Universalism or Particularism
6.3 The Latent Function of Local Policy
6.4 The Required Social Types of Local Policy Functions
6.5 Conclusion
References
7 Chinese Value Orientation: Historical Classifications and Problems of Transformation
7.1 Values, Value Orientation, and Research
7.2 Reasons for Dividing Chinese Value Orientation Types
7.3 The Types and Transformations of Chinese Value Orientation
7.4 Problems in the Transformation of Chinese Value Orientation
7.5 Conclusion: The Current Trend of Chinese Value Orientation
References
8 Appendix: In an Era that Lacks Values, What Kind of Values Do the Chinese Need
Part III Local Empirical Research and Its Problems
9 Balance in Chinese Interpersonal Networks: A Case Study
9.1 Purpose and Method of the Study
9.2 Case Description
9.3 The Interpersonal Network and Its Balance
9.4 Model of Balance
9.5 Discussion: A Local Interpretation
References
10 Familism and Instrumental Reason: A Social Survey of Rural Areas in Southern Jiangsu
10.1 Raising Questions
10.2 The Meaning of Chinese Familism
10.3 Family Structure and the Concept of Blood Ties of the People of Zhouzhuang
10.4 Comparison of Two Family Models: Recruiting Sons-In-Law in China and Japan
10.5 The Influence of Chinese and Japanese Family Structures on Modern Economic Organizations
10.6 Conclusion
References
11 “Human Feelings” and Systems: Balances or Checks-and-Balances: On the Representativeness of Case Studies
11.1 Introduction
11.2 A Little Incident
11.3 Renqing and Systems: A Preliminary Discussion
11.4 The Basic Rules of China’s Daily Social Operations
11.5 Conclusion
References
12 Appendix: The Cunning of Shame Culture: Thoughts on a Survey
12.1 “The First Scare in the Year of the Snake”––The Unprecedented “Oil Painting Body Art Exhibition” and its Investigation of the Psychological Status of the Human Body
12.2 Shame Culture and Guilt Culture
12.3 Characteristics of Chinese Morality
12.4 Where is the Cunning of “Shame”?
References
Part IV An Attempt to Establish a Local Theoretical Framework
13 The Chinese Interpersonal Relationship Model
13.1 Local Concepts
13.2 The Foundation for the Construction of Interpersonal Relationships in China
13.2.1 Chinese Views on Fate
13.2.2 Familism
13.2.3 Confucian-Centered Ethical Thought
13.3 The Basic Model for Interpersonal Relationships in China
13.3.1 Renqing
13.3.2 Renlun
13.3.3 Renyuan
13.4 Comparison of Chinese and Western Interpersonal Relationship Models
References
14 The Chinese People's Choices and Decisions in Social Behavior Orientation: On the Variables of the Local Social Action Model
14.1 Research Levels and Discussion
14.2 Research Perspectives and Methodology
14.3 Four Factors and Their Relationship
14.4 The Internal Mechanism of Chinese Social Behavior Orientation
14.5 Allocation of the Four Factors and Their Propositions
14.6 Conclusion
References
15 Appendix: Do the Chinese People Infight? from the Perspective of Local Social Action Theory
15.1 Discussing the Meaning
15.2 The Structure of Chinese Social Groups
15.3 Behavior Strategies of Individuals in Groups
15.4 Example: Three Monks Have no Water to Drink
15.5 Conclusion: Do the Chinese Infight?
References
16 Personal Status: From Proposing a Concept to Establishing a Local Daily Sociological Analysis Framework
16.1 Review the Original Conceptual Framework and Put Forward the Research Hypothesis
16.2 Proposal of a Concept
16.3 Formation Basis and Paths to Personal Status
16.4 The Operation Bearing of Personal Status
16.5 Comparison of Personal Status and Social Status
16.6 Conclusion
References
Afterword