A Research Outline of the Tang–Song Social Transformation

Lin Wenxun received his Ph.D. in history from Yunnan University. He is the author of many monographs, and has published more than 150 articles in academic journals. His research interests include the history of Tang and Song dynasties, the economic history of China, and the history of China’s rural society. Coining the concept of "the society of moneyed elite" is one of Lin’s major contributions to his field of research.

Preface – Introduction: History of Commodity Economy from the Perspective of Historical Philosophy – General Thesis Tang-Song Social Transformation: An Economic Historical Interpretation – Trade and Commerce and Transformations in Economic and Class Relations – Commodity Economy, Policy Adjustments and Institutional Reforms – Evolution of Commodity Economy, Philosophy and Value Systems – Conclusion – Bibliography.