The health workers of the Fengsheng Neighborhood of Peking.

Health workers of the Fengsheng Neighborhood of the West District of Peking were observed and interviewed by the author in September 1972. These workers ranged from Western-type specialist physicians to housewives serving as Red Medical Workers for residents' committees. Patterns observed suggest large elements of “decentralization,” “deprofessionalization,” and motivation based on a value system honoring service to others and self-reliance, while deprecating personal gain for the health worker.