Understanding Chinese Society

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Understanding Chinese Society by Norman Stockman, Wiley
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Norman Stockman ISBN: 9780745668666
Publisher: Wiley Publication: July 8, 2013
Imprint: Polity Language: English
Author: Norman Stockman
ISBN: 9780745668666
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: July 8, 2013
Imprint: Polity
Language: English

This new book provides an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the main features of Chinese society. Drawing on a wealth of material, the author offers a fresh understanding of a unique society that has undergone continuous transformation and upheaval throughout the twentieth century.

Understanding Chinese Society looks in all its richness at the society with the largest population on earth. In order to explore long-term change and continuity, the book examines China from pre-revolutionary times to today's rapidly modernising society, although the focus is on recent change. Particular attention is paid to China's cultural traditions and hierarchical relationships in familial and wider social settings, and their fate in the modern world. Successive chapters investigate changes in the relations of rural and urban sectors of society; in the structure of families; in political and economic power; in cultural hegemony, education and the media; and in patterns of social inequality. A final chapter asks whether Chinese society is becoming more complex and differentiated in the course of modernisation and considers recent debates on the growth of civil society and democratisation.

This book will be indispensable for anyone studying Chinese society, Asian societies and comparative sociology.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This new book provides an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the main features of Chinese society. Drawing on a wealth of material, the author offers a fresh understanding of a unique society that has undergone continuous transformation and upheaval throughout the twentieth century.

Understanding Chinese Society looks in all its richness at the society with the largest population on earth. In order to explore long-term change and continuity, the book examines China from pre-revolutionary times to today's rapidly modernising society, although the focus is on recent change. Particular attention is paid to China's cultural traditions and hierarchical relationships in familial and wider social settings, and their fate in the modern world. Successive chapters investigate changes in the relations of rural and urban sectors of society; in the structure of families; in political and economic power; in cultural hegemony, education and the media; and in patterns of social inequality. A final chapter asks whether Chinese society is becoming more complex and differentiated in the course of modernisation and considers recent debates on the growth of civil society and democratisation.

This book will be indispensable for anyone studying Chinese society, Asian societies and comparative sociology.

More books from Wiley

Cover of the book Incremental Software Architecture by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book The Analytics Revolution by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Professional C# 2012 and .NET 4.5 by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Can We Avoid Another Financial Crisis? by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Introduction to Population Ecology by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Hybrid Systems Based on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book World Cities and Nation States by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book "Radical Academia"? Understanding the Climates for Campus Activists by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Biopharmaceutical Production Technology, 2 Volume Set by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Google SketchUp 8 For Dummies by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Due Diligence for Global Deal Making by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book The Portuguese Empire in Asia, 1500-1700 by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book Office 2019 For Seniors For Dummies by Norman Stockman
Cover of the book The Zen of Steve Jobs by Norman Stockman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy