| China's Social Policy: Transformation and Challenges Contributor(s): Ngok, Kinglun (Editor), Kwan Chan, Chak (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415722055 ISBN-13: 9780415722056 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
| Dewey: 361.61 |
| LCCN: 2015016995 |
| Series: Comparative Development and Policy in Asia |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.10 lbs) 270 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book critically and comprehensively examines China's welfare development amidst its rapid economic growth and increasing social tensions. It covers the main policy areas from China's inception of the open door policy in 1978 to the new administration of Jinping Xi and Keqiang Li, including social security, health, education, housing, employment, rural areas, migrant workers, children and young people, disabled people, old age pensions and non-governmental organisations. In particular, it critically analyses the impact of policy changes on the well-being of Chinese people |