The Individualization of Chinese Society (Hardcover)

Chinese society has seen phenomenal change in the last 30 years. Two of the most profound changes have been the rise of the individual in both public and private spheres and the consequent individualization of Chinese society itself. Yet, despite China's recent dramatic entrance into global politics and economics, neither of these significant shifts has been fully analyzed. China presents an alternative model of social transformation in the age of globalization, therfore its path to development may have particular implications for the developing world.
"The Individualization of Chinese Society "reveals how individual agency has been on the rise since the 1970s and how this has impacted on everyday life and Chinese society more broadly. The book presents a wide range of detailed case studies focusing on the impact of economic policy, patterns of kinship, changes in marriage relations and the socio-economic position of women, the development of youth culture, the politics of consumerism, and shifting power relations in everyday life. Exploring the rise of the individual in both rural and urban settings, "The Individualization of Chinese Society" provides a detailed overview of this major social phenomenon and its wider implications.

General

Imprint:	Berg Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	LSE Monographs on Social Anthropology
Release date:	November 2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	Yunxiang Yan
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	348
ISBN-13:	978-1-84788-379-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-84788-379-6
Barcode:	9781847883797

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