Much more than a simple compendium on the shape of social
differentiation in China today, this ambitious volume takes on the
earth-shattering shifts that officially swept away the concept of
class (even as class contradictions grow ever sharper) and that
replaced that term with 'stratum,' in line with regime 'dreams' of
'harmony.' The authors offer us a kaleidoscope of history,
politics, and much else interpreted through the lens of class,
providing a sophisticated, elegant set of chapters. The work
amounts to a virtual treatise on Chinese society today - most of
whose contributions would qualify as high-caliber journal articles.
The tome provides a vigorous justification for a resurgence of
class analysis.' - Dorothy J. Solinger, University of California,
US'China has witnessed extraordinary shifts in class structures in
recent decades, affecting a fifth of the world's population. The
Handbook on Class and Social Stratification in China is the most
comprehensive book on this vital topic. It brings together the
expertise of twenty academic specialists on China, who write with
admirable clarity and insight on the various important aspects of
China's social hierarchy. This book is a tour de force.' - Jonathan
Unger, Australian National University and Editor, The China Journal
'This Handbook is an ideal text for courses on class and
stratification in China as well as an excellent introduction for
readers interested in knowing more about China. It includes many
interesting topics, it is clearly written and highly readable and
it addresses the continuity and change of contemporary Chinese
society and politics.' - Xiaowei Zang, City University of Hong Kong
This comprehensive and interdisciplinary Handbook illustrates the
patterns of class transformation in China since 1949, situating
them in their historical context. Presenting detailed case studies
of social stratification and class formation in a wide range of
settings, the expert international contributors provide invaluable
insights into multiple aspects of China's economy, polity and
society. The Handbook on Class and Social Stratification in China
explores critical contemporary topics which are rarely put in
perspective or schematized, therefore placing it at the forefront
of progressive scholarship. These include; - state power as a
determinant of life chances - women's social mobility in relation
to marriage - the high school entrance exam as a class sorter -
class stratification in relation to health - China's rural migrant
workers and labour politics. Eminently readable, this systematic
exploration of class and stratification will appeal to scholars and
researchers with an interest in class formation, status attainment,
social inequality, mobility, development, social policy and
politics in China and Asia. Contributors: J. Andreas, M. Blecher,
J. Chan, M. Chen, L. Chunling, L. Du, M. Gao, B.C. Garcia, D.S.G.
Goodman, Y. Guo, R. Hasmath, P. Lu, S. Sargeson, M. Selden, W. Sun,
L. Tomba, T.E. Woronov, X. Wu, S. Yu, Z. Zhang
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