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This book addresses the mystery and diversity of urbanization in
China, especially with regard to urban villages. The "village in
the city" is a unique social phenomenon in the process of Chinese
urbanization. A local village society composed of deep-rooted
social networks linked by blood, geography, folk beliefs, and folk
customs is the outcome of a complex social process, which is
accompanied by changes in property rights, restructuring of social
networks, and conflicting benefits and values. The end of the
village is the epitome of social transformation, and for China as a
whole, this change may take a very long time to complete. This book
includes various examples of and stories on urban villages,
offering readers a wealth of insights into the phenomenon and its
significance.
This book addresses the mystery and diversity of urbanization in
China, especially with regard to urban villages. The "village in
the city" is a unique social phenomenon in the process of Chinese
urbanization. A local village society composed of deep-rooted
social networks linked by blood, geography, folk beliefs, and folk
customs is the outcome of a complex social process, which is
accompanied by changes in property rights, restructuring of social
networks, and conflicting benefits and values. The end of the
village is the epitome of social transformation, and for China as a
whole, this change may take a very long time to complete. This book
includes various examples of and stories on urban villages,
offering readers a wealth of insights into the phenomenon and its
significance.
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