Understanding Chinese Society
Norman Stockman
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Description for Understanding Chinese Society
Paperback. This new book provides an accessible and wide--ranging introduction to the main features of Chinese society. Drawing on a wealth of material, the author offers a fresh understanding of a unique society that has undergone continuous transformation and upheaval throughout the twentieth century. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFC; JH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
This new book provides an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the main features of Chinese society. Drawing on a wealth of material, the author offers a fresh understanding of a unique society that has undergone continuous transformation and upheaval throughout the twentieth century.
This new book provides an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to the main features of Chinese society. Drawing on a wealth of material, the author offers a fresh understanding of a unique society that has undergone continuous transformation and upheaval throughout the twentieth century.
Understanding Chinese Society looks in all its richness at the society with the largest population on earth. In order to explore long-term change and continuity, the book examines China from pre-revolutionary times to today's rapidly modernising society, although the focus is on recent change. Particular attention is paid to China's cultural traditions and hierarchical relationships ... Read more
This book will be indispensable for anyone studying Chinese society, Asian societies and comparative sociology.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745617367
SKU
V9780745617367
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Norman Stockman
Norman Stockman is Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Aberdeen.
Reviews for Understanding Chinese Society
"Stockman examines the world's most populous nation beginning with pre-revolutionary times, and turns his focus on today's rapidly modernizing society. Especial attention is paid to the fate of cultural traditions in the industrial and post-industrial world." Reference and Research Book News "Textbooks on China are readily available, but this book makes its mark by integrating sociological theories with ... Read more