Marginalization and Social Welfare in China.
Title:
Marginalization and Social Welfare in China.
Author:
Wong, Linda.
ISBN:
9780203982990
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (259 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Half Title -- Full Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of tables and figure -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1 Chinese socialism and social welfare -- 2 The culture of welfare: the pre-revolutionary legacy -- 3 Social welfare in the first three decades -- 4 The new welfare challenge -- 5 Welfare for veterans and peasants -- 6 Urban welfare and mutual aid -- 7 The role of the state -- 8 Utilitarian Chinese familism -- 9 The collective canopy -- 10 Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
This book provides a systematic analysis that defines and accounts for the contours and operation of China's welfare system. It is underpinned by recent empirical research and strong comparative theory, and will be welcomed as a significant advance in furthering our understanding of social welfare in China.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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