Middle Class China
David S. G. Goodman
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Middle Class China
by David S. G. Goodman, Minglü Chen
Published
2013
Publisher
Elgar Publishing Limited, Edward
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9781781005712
Description
A general expectation has developed that China's middle class will generate not only social but also political change. This expectation often overlooks the reality that there is no single Chinese middle class with a common identity or will to action. This timely volume examines the behaviour and identity of the different elements of China's middle class entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals in order to understand their centrality to the wider processes of social and political change in China. The expert contributors seek to identify the social space occupied by the Chinese middle class rather than identifying social backgrounds and attitudes. In so doing they explore socio-political issues, the development of a consumer society, relationships between gender and class in the workplace, home-ownership and the appearance of gated communities, and the political interaction between the Party-state and the entrepreneurial middle classes and their impact on the new institutional economics. Providing a more nuanced understanding of the structure of the middle class in China and identifying dynamic elements in their behaviour, this unique book will prove a fascinating and thought provoking read for academics, students and researchers with an interest in Asian studies and public policy.
Subjects
Jakarta Undercover
Gated Communities in China
China's Housing Middle Class
Islam, Charity, and Activism
Refugees and the Politics of the Everyday State in Pakistan
Being Middle Class in China
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Middle Class China?
This edition of Middle Class China has approximately 224 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Middle Class China?
For most readers, Middle Class China typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 words
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What is the word count of Middle Class China?
The estimated word count for Middle Class China is approximately 56,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Middle Class China?
Middle Class China was written by David S. G. Goodman, Minglü Chen.
When was Middle Class China published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.