Truths and Half Truths China's Socio-Economic Reforms From 1978-2010 |
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| Author:
| Gul, Ferdinand
Lu, Haitian |
| Series title: | Chandos Asian Studies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84334-628-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science & Technology
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| Imprint: | Chandos Publishing |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $155.00 |
Book Description:
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Truths and Half Truthsis aimed at economic and social science academics and students who are interested in the dynamics of China’s institutional development and societal transformation. Covering the complexity of the social, economic, and governance reforms behind the economic miracles achieved by China since its reform in 1978, and particularly in the past twenty years, this book provides much needed insight and critical thinking on major aspects of China’s...
More Description Truths and Half Truthsis aimed at economic and social science academics and students who are interested in the dynamics of China’s institutional development and societal transformation. Covering the complexity of the social, economic, and governance reforms behind the economic miracles achieved by China since its reform in 1978, and particularly in the past twenty years, this book provides much needed insight and critical thinking on major aspects of China’s reform. Topics include employment, environment, anti-poverty; urbanization and rural development; education, corruption, political regime and media. Readers will be able to re-evaluate the costs and benefits of China’s modernization from a point-of-view of sustainability.