Social Welfare in Transitional China (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

At a time of significant transformations in Chinese society, this book addresses the key issue of social welfare and the reform of the welfare system in 21st century China. Considering both the theory and policy making across a variety of welfare issues which directly impact on the country's economic development, it examines the development of civil society, changes in social stratification and in social class structure. It notably considers the key questions of welfare in both urban and rural settings, for different population groups such as children, the elderly and the disabled, addressing topical issues of housing, education, public health, poverty and the restructuring of related welfare policy system to tackle China's key issues. It also considers the impact of migrant workers in China and their social integration, including within the welfare system. Providing a unique insight into how economic globalization and financial crisis affects Chinese social welfare policies, this book is a key read for scholars worldwide interested in social transformation in Chinese society at a time of significant social and economic transition.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Series:	Sociology, Media and Journalism in China
Release date:	October 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Keqing Han
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	405
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-981-3296-59-6
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Chinese
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies
LSN:	981-3296-59-3
Barcode:	9789813296596

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