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China's success on economic growth and its exploration on political
reform in the past few decades have attracted the attention from
worldwide economic and political experts. This book studies China's
transformation and experience from a sociological perspective,
which broadens the research horizons and explores more complexity
in contemporary China. This book examines China's social structural
transformation, especially its implications on resource allocation
and expounds on China's sociology academic history. In addition, it
covers a broad range of issues including China's experience of
reform and development, urbanization, social hierarchy change,
social conflicts, social management, mass consumption, etc. Lastly,
it investigates China's "urban village" as a byproduct of economic
development and urbanization, which is rarely seen in other
countries. These themes are key to understanding contemporary
Chinese society, which makes this book a valuable reference for
specialists on Chinese studies and those who are interested in
contemporary China.
Along with the fast growing economy, the term "BRICs" was coined to
represent the newly emerging countries - Brazil, Russia, India and
China. The enhanced economy in these countries has largely improved
people's life; at the same time, it has also strongly influenced
the transformation of social structure, norms and values. However,
as the world's attention centers on their economic development at
the micro level, the social changes at the micro level have often
been neglected, and a specific comparative study of these four
countries is even more rare. This handbook's contributing authors
are leading sociologists in the four countries. They fill the gap
in existing literature and examine specifically the changes in each
society from the perspective of social stratification, with topics
covering the main social classes, the inequality of education and
income, and the different styles of consumption as well as the
class consciousness and values. Under every topic, it gathers
articles from authors of each country. Such a comparative study
could not only help us achieve a better understanding of the
economic growth and social development in these countries, but also
lead us to unveil the mystery of how these emerging powers with
dramatic differences in history, geography, culture, language,
religion and politics could share a common will and take joint
action. In general, the handbook takes a unique perspective to show
readers that it is the profound social structural changes in these
countries that determine their future, and to a large extent, will
shape the socio-economic landscape of the future world.
This book is the general report of the targeted poverty alleviation
and elimination project of 100 villages, presenting the overall
progress of poverty alleviation and development of all sample
villages in the tide of poverty alleviation. From 2016 to 2018, the
project selected 104 poor villages (including those out of poverty)
across the country to carry out national research and recorded the
great changes in more than 100 poor villages in recent years with
steps, nib and lens. Based on questionnaire survey data and data
from village research reports, the book describes the basic village
situation, poverty situation, village-level poverty management and
assistance measures, causes of poverty and assistance measures,
progress and results of targeted poverty alleviation in 100 poor
villages across China since 2016.
China's success on economic growth and its exploration on political
reform in the past few decades have attracted the attention from
worldwide economic and political experts. This book studies China's
transformation and experience from a sociological perspective,
which broadens the research horizons and explores more complexity
in contemporary China. This book examines China's social structural
transformation, especially its implications on resource allocation
and expounds on China's sociology academic history. In addition, it
covers a broad range of issues including China's experience of
reform and development, urbanization, social hierarchy change,
social conflicts, social management, mass consumption, etc. Lastly,
it investigates China's "urban village" as a byproduct of economic
development and urbanization, which is rarely seen in other
countries. These themes are key to understanding contemporary
Chinese society, which makes this book a valuable reference for
specialists on Chinese studies and those who are interested in
contemporary China.
This book includes a series of papers that mainly discuss the
proposition of "double middle-income traps." It analyzes various
perspectives of middle-income groups of Russia and China including
employment, education, consumption, mobility, social insurance,
social values and identity, social and political participation.
This book further indicates that the expansion of middle-income
groups plays an important role in promoting mass consumption,
maintaining continuous and stable economic growth, and overcoming
the double middle-income traps. The middle class and middle-income
group generally owns higher economic capital and cultural capital
and is proved to be the main strength in expanding consumption by
many empirical studies. However, the middle class and middle-income
group has currently encountered hindrance to upward mobility, life
quality, social security and class identity, which prevent the
expansion of the middle-income group and improvement of social
structure. Through comparing the middle-income groups of these two
countries, this book gives us a panoramic view of their social and
economic condition. Successfully combining theory and concrete
practical guidelines, the book offers a valuable resource for all
those active in this dynamic field. The book is important for
students, scholars, researchers and professionals in economic and
social science fields.
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 compares the Chinese and Russian dreams, focusing on
eight aspects: prosperity, affluence, family harmony, fairness and
justice, diversity, green beauty, honesty and uprightness, and
happiness. Based on large-scale survey data combined with the
corresponding sociological theory for analysis, it presents
detailed information, compelling arguments, and well-founded
conclusions, offering insights into the commonalities and
differences between these two countries' dreams.
This book includes a series of papers that mainly discuss the
proposition of "double middle-income traps." It analyzes various
perspectives of middle-income groups of Russia and China including
employment, education, consumption, mobility, social insurance,
social values and identity, social and political participation.
This book further indicates that the expansion of middle-income
groups plays an important role in promoting mass consumption,
maintaining continuous and stable economic growth, and overcoming
the double middle-income traps. The middle class and middle-income
group generally owns higher economic capital and cultural capital
and is proved to be the main strength in expanding consumption by
many empirical studies. However, the middle class and middle-income
group has currently encountered hindrance to upward mobility, life
quality, social security and class identity, which prevent the
expansion of the middle-income group and improvement of social
structure. Through comparing the middle-income groups of these two
countries, this book gives us a panoramic view of their social and
economic condition. Successfully combining theory and concrete
practical guidelines, the book offers a valuable resource for all
those active in this dynamic field. The book is important for
students, scholars, researchers and professionals in economic and
social science fields.
This book covers key issues related to comprehensive reform in
China in a broad range of areas, such as the economy, politics,
culture, social management, the environment and CPC Party building.
The insightful analyses will appeal to social science researchers
interested in reform-era contemporary China, as well as both
undergraduate and graduate students trying to understand this
country better. Lawmakers and policymakers at different levels of
government will find in the well-informed policy recommendations
following the analyses a valuable source of reference and
inspiration.
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 covers key issues related to comprehensive reform in
China in a broad range of areas, such as the economy, politics,
culture, social management, the environment and CPC Party building.
The insightful analyses will appeal to social science researchers
interested in reform-era contemporary China, as well as both
undergraduate and graduate students trying to understand this
country better. Lawmakers and policymakers at different levels of
government will find in the well-informed policy recommendations
following the analyses a valuable source of reference and
inspiration.
This book addresses a wide range of social issues in connection
with urbanization, which is providing new momentum for China's
economic restructuring and social progress, including the
educational gap; the middle class in urbanization; consumption;
division of labor; and social integration. All chapters are based
on updated nation-wide sampling survey data. Taken together, they
provide a lens for understanding various aspects of urbanization
and its impacts on China's economy and society.
This book offers a comprehensive review of the far-reaching social
changes that have taken place since the start of the Chinese
economic reform and opening up of Chinese society over 30 years
ago. As such, it examines various aspects of the social
transformation of China, from urbanization, population aging and
social governance to family structure, youth society and social
mentality. It identifies major issues and challenges emerging
during the process of the great social change, and proposes
solutions to aid in future strategic planning. The analysis is
supported by a wealth of empirical data collected in the course of
extended social survey research. The book also provides a
systematic summary of the most important research findings from the
past few years, helping readers to understand and interpret the
ongoing and complex process of transformation in Chinese society.
After over 30 years of reform and opening up, China's aggregate
economic volume is now the second largest in the world. Over the
past decade many provinces in the western region of China have
implemented ecological migration projects of different scales,
which have attracted considerable attention both in China and
abroad. The projects indicate, first, that there is an urgent need
for this type of endeavor: whether the goal is to reduce poverty or
to protect the environment, we need to move the poor populations
out of the ecologically fragile regions. Secondly, the projects
indicate that the Chinese government is capable of meeting this
need. Migration projects are complex and costly and without
sufficient financial resources and systematic planning, migration
may fail to reduce poverty, and could even aggravate it. The rapid
economic growth in China, however, makes such migration projects
viable.
This book identifies “development-oriented poverty reduction”
as a crucial part of what is now often billed as China’s unique
development path, experience and model. China’s success serves as
an example for any society aiming to eradicate poverty. However,
there is still a tough road ahead as the country enters a new phase
of the war on poverty. In addition to a systematic overview of the
country’s development-oriented poverty reduction experiences over
recent decades, the book also offers an outlook for poverty
reduction in the coming years, including challenges the country
will face as it enters the final stretch in the race to achieve
moderate prosperity for all. It also discusses policy options for
meeting the government’s poverty-reduction targets by 2020 within
the precision-targeting strategy framework.
La Chine de la premiere moitie du 20eme siecle a connu de nombreux
bouleversements dont la fin des dynasties, les mouvements pour la
republique, les Seigneurs de guerre, de multiples invasions ...
Elle a aussi vu son milieu culturel et academique s'epanouir.
Pendant cette periode, la sociologie chinoise contemporaine a pris
forme, s'est developpee, et a exerce une influence non negligeable
dans le monde intellectuel. La variete des approches et la qualite
des recherches en sociologie ont atteint un niveau remarquable. Les
travaux realises durant cette periode constituent un heritage
precieux et une base solide et incontournable pour les recherches
contemporaines en la matiere. Apres l'arret de toute recherche
sociologique pendant presque 30 ans (les annees 50-80), il est
important et interessant de faire connaitre les chercheurs qui ont
bati la sociologie chinoise d'aujourd'hui, ainsi que leurs travaux,
aux etudiants et chercheurs de nos jours.
Since being established in 1949 - and especially since the reform
and opening up 30 years ago - China has experienced the most
drastic changes ever in its 5000-year history. During this period,
China has transformed from an agricultural society into an
emerging, dynamic, and industrialized nation and has undergone
rapid urbanization. The standard of living of the Chinese continues
to rise and is taking rapid strides forward to a higher level of
comprehensive well-being.China's development over the past 60 years
has indicated that the livelihood of the people is a key factor in
economic and social construction in contemporary China. Having
sufficient food and clothing is the first step in improving the
livelihood of the people. A higher level of well-being can be
achieved only after the basic needs are met. This "higher level of
well-being" comprises of employment as the foundation, education as
the key point, income distribution as the source, social security
as the support, and public safety as an assurance.This book offers
fresh perspectives by prestigious scholars from the Chinese Academy
of Social Sciences. Based on a unique source of data which is
available only to Chinese scholars, this book showcases key issues
on people's livelihood and social construction in Contemporary
China, including income disparity, social security system,
employment situation, post-80s generation and so on.
This book compares the Chinese and Russian dreams, focusing on
eight aspects: prosperity, affluence, family harmony, fairness and
justice, diversity, green beauty, honesty and uprightness, and
happiness. Based on large-scale survey data combined with the
corresponding sociological theory for analysis, it presents
detailed information, compelling arguments, and well-founded
conclusions, offering insights into the commonalities and
differences between these two countries' dreams.
This book identifies "development-oriented poverty reduction" as a
crucial part of what is now often billed as China's unique
development path, experience and model. China's success serves as
an example for any society aiming to eradicate poverty. However,
there is still a tough road ahead as the country enters a new phase
of the war on poverty. In addition to a systematic overview of the
country's development-oriented poverty reduction experiences over
recent decades, the book also offers an outlook for poverty
reduction in the coming years, including challenges the country
will face as it enters the final stretch in the race to achieve
moderate prosperity for all. It also discusses policy options for
meeting the government's poverty-reduction targets by 2020 within
the precision-targeting strategy framework.
This book introduces a multidimensional system that evaluates
quality of life in China by pursuing a quantitative and analytical
approach. A host of factors, including economic conditions and
individual wellbeing, can affect people's satisfaction with their
lives. In addition to GDP-associated indicators, sociological and
environmental factors are also relevant when it comes to evaluating
quality of life. Providing a general framework, while also
considering gender, education and geographical differences in
assessing quality of life, the book offers policy suggestions for
improving both individual quality of life and the health of society
as a whole.
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