Contribution to Book
Characteristics of Chinese Family System
Family Business in China, A Historical Perspective
Abstract
This chapter discusses the four unique dimensions (lineage, patriarchy and patrimonialism, household division and wealth inheritance, and family as a model for the state) that collectively distinguish the family system in ancient China from those in western societies.
Department(s)
Business and Information Technology
Comments
Chapter 4
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-3-030-51394-8; 978-3-030-51397-9; 978-3-030-51395-5
Document Type
Book - Chapter
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2021 Palgrave Macmillan, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Publication Date
01 Jan 2021
Disciplines
Citation Information
Ling Chen, Jian An Zhu and Chevy-Hanqing Fang. "Characteristics of Chinese Family System" Family Business in China, A Historical Perspective Vol. 1 (2021) p. 37 - 62 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hanqing-fang/31/