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  • Chinese Sociologists in the First Half of the 20th Century

    by Peilin Li, Jingdong Qu, Yabin Yang ...
    Translated by Simin Tan ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This book offers a biographical, intellectual and academic history of sociology in the late Qing and Republic of China period. The 46 sociologists featured in this volume are chosen from the pantheon of notable scholars who labored in this burgeoning field. Each of the 46 chapters is devoted to introducing one sociologist. Every chapter begins with a short biography that sheds light on how one ... Read more

    $179.99 USD

  • Urban Village Renovation

    The Stories of Yangcheng Village

    by Peilin Li ...
    Translated by Jianping Zhang, Mingxing Ke ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    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 ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • Social Transformation and Chinese Experience

    by Peilin Li ...
    Series series China Perspectives
    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 ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Handbook On Social Stratification In The Bric Countries: Change And Perspective

    by Peilin Li, Mikhail K Gorshkov, Celi Scalon, K L Sharma ...
    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 ... Read more

    $86.39 USD

  • Sociology and the Great Transformation of China

    by Li Peilin ...
    This book provides a comprehensive overview of the emergence and development of sociological thought in China since the late Qing dynasty, addressing the fundamental question of how to understand Chinese society and experience.It offers a concise yet thorough account of the major schools and movements in Chinese sociology, spotlighting influential figures, key ideas, and historical contexts. The ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

  • People's Livelihood In Contemporary China: Changes, Challenges And Prospects

    by Peilin Li ...
    Series Book 6 - Series On Chinese Economics Research
    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 ... Read more

    $35.09 USD

  • Another Invisible Hand

    The Transformation of Social Structure

    by Li Peilin ...
    Series series China Perspectives
    There have been two “hands” exerting influence on China’s resource allocation and economic development: one is tangible (government intervention), and the other intangible (market regulation). This book focuses on a third factor, “another invisible hand,” which is social structure transformation.This two part study explores the process of China's social structure transformation while conducting a ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Changes in China’s Social Strata, 1978–2018

    Edited by Peilin Li ...
    This book highlights the significant shifts in China's socioeconomic structure brought about by the country's first four decades of reform and opening-up. It address a number of contentious issues, including: Is the disparity in income growing or shrinking? Has there been a decrease in social mobility? What is the size of the middle class and middle-income group in China? With solid empirical ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

  • Research on Poverty Reduction in China

    Edited by Peilin Li, Houkai Wei, Guobao Wu ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    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 ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • The Quality of Life in Contemporary China

    Edited by Peilin Li ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    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 ... Read more

    $143.09 USD

  • Life Expectations of the People

    A Comparative Sociological Analysis of China and Russia

    Edited by Peilin Li, M.K. Gorshkov ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    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 ... Read more

    $98.09 USD

  • Case Study of Targeted Poverty Alleviation in 100 Villages in China

    General Report

    Edited by Peilin Li, Yuan Ma, Houkai Wei, Guangjin Chen ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    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 ... Read more

    $161.99 USD