Marginalization and Social Welfare in China
1st Edition
Published on 25. July 2005
264 pages
978-1-134-78634-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
1,88 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-78634-3 (9781134786343)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
01/1998
Routledge
€282.50
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Person
Linda Wong is Associate Professor in the Department of Public and Social Administration at the City University of Hong Kong. She is co-editor with Stewart MacPherson of Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary China, and has written on social welfare, social insurance, migration and employment issues in China under reform.
Content
Tables and Figures. Preface. Foreword. 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.
