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Social Policy in China
C K Et Al Chan
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Description for Social Policy in China
Paperback. This much-needed new textbook introduces readers to the development of China's welfare polices since its conception of an open-door policy of 1978. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 431.
This much-needed new textbook introduces readers to the development of China's welfare polices since its conception of an open-door policy in 1978. Setting out basic concepts and issues, including key terms and the process of policy making, it overcomes a major barrier to understanding Chinese social policy. The book explores in detail the five key policy areas of employment, social security, health, education and housing. Each is examined using a human well-being framework comprising both qualitative and quantitative data and eight dimensions: physical and psychological well-being, social integration, fulfilment of caring duties, human learning and development, self-determination, equal value ... Read more
This much-needed new textbook introduces readers to the development of China's welfare polices since its conception of an open-door policy in 1978. Setting out basic concepts and issues, including key terms and the process of policy making, it overcomes a major barrier to understanding Chinese social policy. The book explores in detail the five key policy areas of employment, social security, health, education and housing. Each is examined using a human well-being framework comprising both qualitative and quantitative data and eight dimensions: physical and psychological well-being, social integration, fulfilment of caring duties, human learning and development, self-determination, equal value ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861348807
SKU
V9781861348807
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About C K Et Al Chan
Chak Kwan Chan is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at Nottingham Trent University, UK. King Lun Ngok is Associate Professor at the Centre for Public Administration Research, School of Government at Sun Yat-Sen University, The People's Republic of China. David Phillips is Reader in Social Policy at the University of Sheffield, UK.
Reviews for Social Policy in China
"...a ground-breaking book. It is not only important in terms of the amount of information provided but also in terms of how to examine the massive reform efforts in China...... It should be on the reading lists for all students and scholars interested in social policy and social development in China." Social Policy & Administration, Vol 42: 5, 2008 ... Read more