萧公权对帝制中国晚期社会的乡村控制体系进行了系统的研究,揭示了乡村控制的功能。在此基础上,他进一步探讨了乡村社会的纠纷解决问题,并着重分析了和解的方式与程序。萧公权的研究成果深化了地方社会史主题,并对海外中国研究领域产生了极大的影响。 Hsiao Gongquan conducted a systematic study of the rural control system of imperial China in later society, revealing the function of rural control. On this basis, he further explored the issue of dispute resolution in rural society and analyzed the ways and procedures of reconciliation. His research achievements have deepened the theme of local social history and have had a tremendous impact on overseas Chinese research.