Tag Archives: rural land-use

The Third Road?

Posted on July 6, 2015 by elenakayes

After spending the past two weeks in Jilin helping out on the farms of friends I first met back in 2010 – Wei and the Lu Family – I sat down this morning to binge out on the news I … Continue reading →

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What about the Family Pig Farms? Part II

Posted on April 19, 2015 by elenakayes

 I returned with my mandarin teacher to her hometown for the weekend to attend the celebration of her cousin’s daughter’s first birthday. In China, your first birthday is a big deal. And not just for your family, but for your … Continue reading →

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China’s Urbanization: The Next Challenge (Challenge for Whom?)

Posted on March 6, 2015 by elenakayes

My advisor recently invited me to be his guest at the University of Virginia’s opening ceremony for their new China Office in Shanghai. Then, at the last moment, he bailed on attending. This was fine with me, as it wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Suichang Part III: Spring Festival 2015

Posted on February 26, 2015 by elenakayes

Today I caught a ride back to Hangzhou from Suichang with my research partner and his father. During the drive, his father said to me ‘China’s development is happening too quickly, and our traditions are being destroyed in the process. … Continue reading →

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