Truths and half truths : China's socio-economic reforms (1978-2010)
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Truths and half truths : China's socio-economic reforms (1978-2010)
（Chandos Asian studies series : contemporary issues and trends）
Chandos, 2011
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-253) and index
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Description
Truths and Half Truths is 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.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
List of figures and tables
Note on transliteration and currency
Political map of China
About the authors
Chapter 1: Population and employment
Abstract:
Demography shapes Chinese society - population dynamics and economic implications
Employment reform - from labor system to labor market
Chapter 2: Social security
Abstract:
Social security reform - process and challenges
Pension reform
Housing reform
Healthcare reform
Chapter 3: Economic growth versus environmental degradation
Abstract:
A legacy of ecological devastation
Environmental challenges
Positive government action
Obstacles to sustainable development
Chapter 4: Anti-poverty campaign aEURO" the struggle between equality and efficiency
Abstract:
Extent of poverty - dimensions and alternative estimates
Income-earning potential of urban and rural poor
Evolution of income distribution disparity in China since the economic reforms
Chapter 5: Rural land, peasants, and agriculture
Abstract:
Who owns the land?
Eviction without compensation
Playing 'cat-and-mouse' with Beijing
Unprofitable agriculture
A threat of food crisis
Rulers of China, beware!
Chapter 6: Corruption in contemporary China aEURO" an old dilemma with new features
Abstract:
Measuring corruption
Characteristics of corruption
Dilemma of anti-corruption agencies
Corruption in China's anti-corruption agencies
Beijing's entrenched dilemma
The way ahead: 'selective toleration of corruption' or radical reform?
Chapter 7: Educational developments and challenges
Abstract:
Basic education
Higher education reform: from elite education to mass production
Half way across the river
Chapter 8: Enterprises, foreign trade, and the financial sector
Abstract:
State-owned enterprise reform
Foreign trade and investment
Chapter 9: Political reform, civil society, media, and international relations
Abstract:
Beyond socialism and capitalism
Civil society: the lost intellectuals and a conservative middle class
Freedom of speech and media reform
China's rise: a threat to the world?
Appendix Chronology of key events in the history of reform (1978aEURO"2010)
Bibliography
Index
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