Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-174) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Society in transition -- Urban change in China -- The emerging problem of the urban poor -- Social and economic profile of the urban poor -- Housing the urban poor -- Poverty among migrants -- The elimination of poverty -- Conclusion.
Summary
There is a close association between urban poverty and housing transitional societies. Along with job security, housing was the most important element of the socialist welfare system. Housing privatisation has far reaching economic implications.
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