Social and Political Development in Post-reform China

Download or read book Social and Political Development in Post-reform China written by K. Mok and published by Springer. This book was released on 1999-10-11 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a sociological study of how economic reforms, started in the late 1970s, have affected people's life in China. The book is based upon the author's recent research projects conducted in mainland China. The unique feature of the book is not only based upon qualitative analysis but also quantitative data, the integration of which can enhance readers' understanding of current social and political developments in post-Mao China. In particular, the book aims to depict a context and sociological framework for the analysis of the dynamic and interactive processes between economic, social and political fronts.