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This book explores the extent to which women have been initiators,
mobilizers, and driving forces of social transformation in China.
The book considers how conceptions of women's roles have changed as
China has moved from state socialism to engagement with capitalist
globalization, examines the growth of women's gender and sexual
consciousness and social movements for women's rights, including
for marginalized social and sex/gender grouops, and discusses
women's roles in society-state interactions, including many forms
of social activism, cultural events, educational innovations, and
more. Overall, the book demonstrates that women have not simply
been passive receivers of the consequences of the forces of global
capitalism, but that they have had a profound, active impact on
social transformation in China.
As China moved from a planned to a market economy many people
expected that China's political system would similarly move from
authoritarianism to democracy. It is now clear, however, that
political liberalisation does not necessarily follow economic
liberalisation. This book explores this apparent contradiction,
presenting many new perspectives and new thinking on the subject.
It considers the path of transition in China historically, makes
comparisons with other countries and examines how political culture
and the political outlook in China are developing at present. A key
feature of the book is the fact that most of the contributors are
China-born, Western-trained scholars, who bring deep knowledge and
well informed views to the study.
As China moved from a planned to a market economy many people
expected that China's political system would similarly move from
authoritarianism to democracy. It is now clear, however, that
political liberalisation does not necessarily follow economic
liberalisation. This book explores this apparent contradiction,
presenting many new perspectives and new thinking on the subject.
It considers the path of transition in China historically, makes
comparisons with other countries and examines how political culture
and the political outlook in China are developing at present. A key
feature of the book is the fact that most of the contributors are
China-born, Western-trained scholars, who bring deep knowledge and
well informed views to the study.
China is currently encountering increasing social problems,
together with the rise of mass discontent and public protest,
despite having achieved enormous economic growth after nearly
thirty years of market socialism and embracing globalization. The
future of China thus depends not only on the economic progress the
nation has achieved - and will achieve - but also on how the
government addresses growing social tensions. Focusing on why
social tensions have arisen despite economic prosperity and how the
state is responding, this book presents rich, original data about
many of the social challenges facing China, including rural-urban
migration, unemployment, the health care crisis, the rise of
religion, the desire for increased individualism, and new mass
movements. It investigates governmental responses to deal with the
problems including legal and political reforms and local governance
innovations, throughout setting the discussion in the context of
how far a traditionally 'socialist' nation can be integrated into
global capitalism. Overall, the book provides a timely, up-to-date,
and down-to-earth examination of and reflection on China's
continuing socio-economic and political transition.
What legacies have previous reformers like Zhao Ziyang left to
today's China? Does China have feasible political alternatives to
today's repressive 'market Leninism' and corrupt 'state
capitalism'? Does Zhao's legacy indicate an alternative to the past
and for the future? For those who are familiar with the development
of Chinese politics since the reform years, Zhao is now widely
regarded as a major architect of the nation's profound transition.
His contributions to China's post-Mao development are rich and
multi faceted, including those on rural and urban economic reforms
extending to accountable governance, liberal policies concerning
domestic affairs and China's foreign relations. Featuring
contributions from leading experts in the field such as Richard
Baum and Xiaonong Cheng this book explores the historical
development of China's political reform issues, and how his
political legacies are relevant to China's political development
since the 1980s to the future. Using recently translated
recollection articles by veteran reformers who worked with Zhao in
the 1980s, like Du Runsheng, An Zhiwen, Li Rui, Bao Tong, Zhao
Ziyang and China's Political Future is a valuable contribution for
students and researchers interested in the Chinese politics, Asian
politics and political development in Asia.
This book explores the extent to which women have been initiators,
mobilizers, and driving forces of social transformation in China.
The book considers how conceptions of women's roles have changed as
China has moved from state socialism to engagement with capitalist
globalization, examines the growth of women's gender and sexual
consciousness and social movements for women's rights, including
for marginalized social and sex/gender grouops, and discusses
women's roles in society-state interactions, including many forms
of social activism, cultural events, educational innovations, and
more. Overall, the book demonstrates that women have not simply
been passive receivers of the consequences of the forces of global
capitalism, but that they have had a profound, active impact on
social transformation in China.
China is currently encountering increasing social problems,
together with the rise of mass discontent and public protest,
despite having achieved enormous economic growth after nearly
thirty years of market socialism and embracing globalization. The
future of China thus depends not only on the economic progress the
nation has achieved - and will achieve - but also on how the
government addresses growing social tensions. Focusing on why
social tensions have arisen despite economic prosperity and how the
state is responding, this book presents rich, original data about
many of the social challenges facing China, including rural-urban
migration, unemployment, the health care crisis, the rise of
religion, the desire for increased individualism, and new mass
movements. It investigates governmental responses to deal with the
problems including legal and political reforms and local governance
innovations, throughout setting the discussion in the context of
how far a traditionally 'socialist' nation can be integrated into
global capitalism. Overall, the book provides a timely, up-to-date,
and down-to-earth examination of and reflection on China's
continuing socio-economic and political transition.
What legacies have previous reformers like Zhao Ziyang left to
today's China? Does China have feasible political alternatives to
today's repressive 'market Leninism' and corrupt 'state
capitalism'? Does Zhao's legacy indicate an alternative to the past
and for the future? For those who are familiar with the development
of Chinese politics since the reform years, Zhao is now widely
regarded as a major architect of the nation's profound transition.
His contributions to China's post-Mao development are rich and
multi faceted, including those on rural and urban economic reforms
extending to accountable governance, liberal policies concerning
domestic affairs and China's foreign relations. Featuring
contributions from leading experts in the field such as Richard
Baum and Xiaonong Cheng this book explores the historical
development of China's political reform issues, and how his
political legacies are relevant to China's political development
since the 1980s to the future. Using recently translated
recollection articles by veteran reformers who worked with Zhao in
the 1980s, like Du Runsheng, An Zhiwen, Li Rui, Bao Tong, Zhao
Ziyang and China's Political Future is a valuable contribution for
students and researchers interested in the Chinese politics, Asian
politics and political development in Asia.
Digital manufacturing has become an intrinsic part of the
modelmaking profession, so today's practitioner must be skilled in
both traditional hand-making techniques and digital technology.
Relevant to a wide variety of creative industries, including film
and television, theatre, architecture and product design, Digital
Modelmaking offers a comprehensive insight into the manufacturing
processes and technologies used within contemporary modelmaking.
Each chapter contains an in-depth explanation of each topic,
presents examples of how each process is used and includes case
studies from professional modelmakers and students. Topics covered
include: making models using a laser cutter, 3D printer and CNC
milling machinery; generating 3D digital data using a 3D scanner
and photogrammetry; two-and three- dimensional drawing software
such as CAD; designing models for digital manufacturing; selecting
materials based on their suitability for modelmaking; combining
traditional hand-making skills with digital manufacturing; painting
and finishing models, and finally, moulding and casting using
silicone and resin. This invaluable book will be of great interest
for students, young professionals and everyone with a passion for
design and making.
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