Demographic Developments in China |
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| China Development Research Foundation, China Development |
| Series title: | Routledge Studies on the Chinese Economy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-317-70176-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2014 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $56.95USD $220.00USD $220.00 |
Book Description:
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This book assesses current developments in China's demography, and discusses the changes which should be implemented to bring policy into line with the current demographic situation. It argues that population planning, which was introduced in the early years of the People's Republic alongside economic planning, including "the one child policy", is no longer appropriate. Besides discussing population planning policy, the book also examines how policies in the fields of education,...
More DescriptionThis book assesses current developments in China's demography, and discusses the changes which should be implemented to bring policy into line with the current demographic situation. It argues that population planning, which was introduced in the early years of the People's Republic alongside economic planning, including "the one child policy", is no longer appropriate. Besides discussing population planning policy, the book also examines how policies in the fields of education, health, gender relations, child development in rural areas, and polices for the elderly should be adjusted to accommodate demographic developments.