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International Handbook of Chinese Families
. Ed(S): Chan, Kwok-Bun (Assistant Professor, National University Of Singapore)
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Description for International Handbook of Chinese Families
Hardback. Whether in China or the diaspora, families are the cornerstone of Chinese society. This handbook surveys the economic, political, ethnic and cultural aspects of Chinese families as a social institution, as well as the implications of the one-child policy. Editor(s): Chan, Kwok-bun (Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore). Num Pages: 689 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSL; JHBK; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1511.
Families are the cornerstone of Chinese society, whether in mainland China, in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Malaysia, or in the Chinese diaspora the world over. Handbook of the Chinese Family provides an overview of economics, politics, race, ethnicity, and culture within and external to the Chinese family as a social institution. While simultaneously evaluating its own methodological tools, this book will set current knowledge in the context of what has been previously studied as well as future research directions. It will examine inter-family relationships and politics as well as childrearing, education, and family economics to provide a rounded and ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
689
Condition
New
Number of Pages
689
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461402657
SKU
V9781461402657
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Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Chan, Kwok-Bun (Assistant Professor, National University Of Singapore)
Chan Kwok-bun is Chair Professor of Sociology, Hong Kong Baptist University. He was former President, Hong Kong Sociological Association; former Head, Department of Sociology, and former Director, David C. Lam Institute for East-West Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University. Between 2005 and 2008, Professor Chan has published seven books, and since 2005 has been the Editor of Social Transformations in Chinese Societies ... Read more
Reviews for International Handbook of Chinese Families
From the book reviews: “The handbook has rich information about issues related to Chinese families living in diverse geographical areas around the world. The book is of interest to readers who are interested in Chinese culture, family policy, and family issues. The contents are accessible to both experienced researchers and general public who are interested in the Chinese culture. ... Read more