Daqing: For the Construction of Petroleum "was recently published by Life, Reading, and New Knowledge Sanlian Bookstore. The book takes Daqing Oilfield as the background and explores in depth the process of industrialization and urbanization in China. On site book sharing event. A few days ago, a symposium on "The Story of Daqing: The State and Individual of Chinese path to modernization" was held in Beijing. The author Hou Li, together with Wang Kai, president of the China Urban Planning and Design Institute, Yan Peng, professor of the School of History and Culture of Central China Normal University, and Wang Hongzhe, associate professor of the School of Journalism and Communication of Peking University, discussed in depth the experience of Chinese path to modernization and the evolution of China's urbanization development and urban-rural relations from social, economic, environmental and political perspectives through the case of Daqing. The book skillfully intertwines the grand historical narrative with personal destiny through delicate brushstrokes, vividly depicting how Daqing Oilfield rose from a barren land to become a symbol of China's industrialization and modernization. The author adopts a dual narrative approach, on the one hand through the design and construction of Daqing city; On the other hand, through the personal experience of female planner Xiaohua, it tells the story of her work, life, and individual choices in Daqing throughout history. Daqing Oilfield is the largest onshore oil field discovered in China so far, and its discovery means that China has achieved self-sufficiency in the energy sector. The book presents a panoramic view of the history and value of China's petroleum industry, recounting rich details about the construction of Daqing, such as the rise of the mass exploration movement and the development of the oil war. In addition to telling the history of the petroleum industry, the book also showcases a vivid individual from that hot era - Xiaohua, a female planner in Daqing Oilfield. Through her personal experience, readers can see the specific details of life in Daqing, including how to live, eat, work, and commute. Hou Li presented Xiaohua's marriage application letter at the book sharing event, which was full of contemporary content and writing style; In a black and white photo displayed on the scene, Xiaohua was wearing a cotton padded jacket and two plain Fried Dough Twists braids, which was very characteristic of the times. The sorting and observation of personal life experiences has brought the book into the category of "micro history". As a writing style that has emerged in recent years, micro historiography has played a positive role in the progress of historiography by restoring and reproducing personal experiences and emotions through the grand narrative of traditional history. (New Society)