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Social and Political Development in Post-Reform China

by Ka-ho Mok

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ISBN13: 9780312224882
ISBN10: 0312224885
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This book is a sociological study of how economic reforms started in the late 1970s have affected people's life in China. The book is based upon the author's recent research projects conducted in mainland China. The unique feature of this book is not only based upon qualitative analysis but also quantitative data, the integration of which can enhance readers' understanding of current social and political developments in post-Mao China. In particular, the book aims to depict a context and sociological framework for the analysis of the dynamic and interactive processes between economic, social, and political fronts.

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Offers a sociological study of the way in which economic reforms started in the late 1970s have affected people's lives in China, providing a context and a sociological framework for analysis of the dynamic and interactive processes between economic, social, and political fronts. Discussion encompasses social development and quality of life, state workers under the social market economy, and professional autonomy and private education. The author is director of the Asia Pacific Social Development Research Center, and professor of public and social administration, City University of Hong Kong.
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Synopsis:

A sociological study of how economic reforms started in the late 1970s have affected social development and political change in mainland China.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-220) and index.

About the Author

Ka-ho Mok is Director of the Asia Pacific Social Development Research Center and Assistant Professor of the Department of Public and Social Administration, City University of Hong Kong.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Economic Growth, Quiet Social Revolution and Political Transformation * Prosperity or Disparity: Economic Growth and People's Livelihood * Social Development and Quality of Life * Marginalization and Restratification: State Workers under the Socialist Market Economy * Market Economy and the Intellectuals * Professional Autonomy and Private Education * Economic Prosperity or Democratization: China at a Crossroads * Conclusion: An Unfinished Revolution in Post-Reform China

Introduction: Economic Growth, Quiet Social Revolution and Political Transformation * Prosperity or Disparity: Economic Growth and People's Livelihood * Social Development and Quality of Life * Marginalization and Restratification: State Workers under the Socialist Market Economy * Market Economy and the Intellectuals * Professional Autonomy and Private Education * Economic Prosperity or Democratization: China at a Crossroads * Conclusion: An Unfinished Revolution in Post-Reform China

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ISBN:
9780312224882
Author:
Mok, Ka-Ho
Author:
Edwards, G. E.
Author:
Mok, Ka-Ho
Publisher:
Palgrave MacMillan
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Family
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
China
Subject:
Economic Policy
Subject:
Government (non-U.S.)
Subject:
Development - Economic Development
Subject:
General Social Science
Subject:
Government - Comparative
Subject:
Germany (East) Social conditions.
Subject:
Women -- Germany (East)
Publication Date:
January 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
251
Dimensions:
8.83x5.76x.90 in. 1.12 lbs.

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