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Fei Xiaotong

Chinese politician

Died when: 94 years 173 days (1133 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Fei Xiaotong

Fei Xiaotong or Fei Hsiao-tung (November 2, 1910 – April 24, 2005) was a Chinese anthropologist and sociologist.He was a pioneering researcher and professor of sociology and anthropology; he was also noted for his studies in the study of China's ethnic groups as well as a social activist.

Starting in the late 1930s, he and his colleagues established Chinese sociology and his works were instrumental in laying a foundation for the development of sociological and anthropological studies in China, as well as in introducing social and cultural phenomena of China to the international community.

His last post before his death in 2005 was as Professor of Sociology at Peking University.


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