At a time when the question of land ownership and distribution is at the forefront of political discourse, 'The Land Question' is a must-read. In this insightful and thought-provoking book, John Hepburn Dudgeon examines the history of land ownership in China and draws lessons that are applicable to the land problems facing many countries today. With its clear and concise prose, this book is accessible to anyone interested in the intersection of politics, economics, and the environment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.