The Research Of Ding Bing’s Philanthropy

The chaotic political situation and frequent natural disasters in Late Qing increase the people’s survival crisis. This position even appear in south of Yangtze River which is rich. Many victims fall into dilemma. The Popular charity raised up to a climax with the government’s rescue ability became decline. The Gentry played an important role in the process of the charity which was quite typical in Jiangnan Area. What’s more, Ding Bing is a typical person in the Gentry.Ding Bing is a person who has extensive influence in Hangzhou in Late Qing. He has multiple identities, which is a well-known scholar, publisher’s bookman and philanthropist.at the same time, he also like painting and calligraphy and collecting books. All his life, he goes through four dynasties in Late Qing and experience a series of important event in China.At that moment, on the one hand, Qing Dynasty is invaded by outside powers,on the other hand, it is faced with greatest govern crisis——Taping rebellion. Under this circumstance, Ding Bing firmly holds the post of general superintendent in Hangzhou’s charitable organization combo 15 years. He becomes the key character in Hangzhou’s philanthropy in Late Qing.This article will focus on the study of Ding Bing’s charity public welfare activities and it’s character, influence. Which can not only make an objective and justice comment on the contribution Ding Bing made in Hangzhou in Late Qing and the transformation of philanthropy in modern China, but also exerted a positive reality significance on the development of the modern philanthropy.The thesis all includes five parts, the introduction, body, conclusions and so on.The introduction mainly introduces the significance of the topic and the value, the present research situation and problems in related field, research ideas and the innovation and lake of this thesis.The first chapter analyzes the reason why Ding Bing contributed his life to charity from region background, family background and personal factor.The article is divided into local charitable and local public welfare.The second chapter describes local charitable which Ding Bing joined.The chapter include four aspects:relieve the people in stricken areas, devote himself to taking the child and raising, charity education.The Third chapter describes local public welfare which Ding Bing joined.The chapter include four aspects:rebuild chamber of literature prosperity, the construction of water conservancy, repair of places of historic interest and scenic beauty and other charitable activities. At the same time, according to the text of two chapter to describing the progress of Ding Bing philanthropy.The Last chapter according to the person’s recording and drawing a comparison with other philanthropist in Jiang Nan Area to summarize the peculiarity of Ding Bing Philanthropy and discuss his status and influence in Hangzhou and Jiang Nan area.The peroration according to Ding Bing special identity to analyze his charity which he joined. As a merchant, on the one hand, he put much time and a great deal of money into his charity; on the other hand, it also bring him honor, fame and wealth at the same time. Above all, this point can be used for reference to merchant who take part in charity today!...