| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 228 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Series on Chinese economics research,
2251-1644 ;
v. 6
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Series on Chinese economics research ; v. 6.
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| Note |
"Originally published in Chinese by Social Sciences Academic Press (China). Copyright © 2011"--Colophone. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
List of tables -- List of figures -- Introduction: the changing Chinese society / Li Peilin -- Social construction : theory and practices -- The people's livelihood in China / Li Peilin and Li Wei -- China in the mass consumption stage / Tian Feng -- Urban and rural residents' social security / Zhang Liping -- Evolution process and the trend of income differential / Chen Guangjin -- Children of the reform and opening up / Tian Feng -- Conclusion -- References -- Index. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
China -- Social conditions -- 2000-
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China. |
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Social conditions. |
| Chronological Term |
2000- |
| Subject |
Consumption (Economics) -- China.
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Consumption (Economics) |
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Income distribution -- China.
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Income distribution. |
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Economic development -- China.
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Economic development. |
| Chronological Term |
Since 2000 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Li, Peilin, 1955- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: People's livelihood in contemporary China 9789814522250 (DLC) 2013042871 (OCoLC)862149285 |
| ISBN |
9789814522250 (electronic book) |
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9814522252 (electronic book) |
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9789814522267 (electronic book) |
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9814522260 (electronic book) |
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9814522252 |
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9789814522250 |
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