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The structure and evolution of Chinese social stratification

Yi Li
"This book is a great groundbreaking work in China Studies. For generations, China scholars have pursued the structure of Chinese social stratification, but none has completely succeeded in constructing even a single, completed model." "The Structure and Evolution of Chinese Social Stratification has finally addressed this gap. Dr. Li provides detailed analysis critical to understanding the class structure of Chinese society, both pre-1949 and the in the post-Mao era. His explanation of the origin, structure, and evolution of the model will be essential reading material for any introductory student of Chinese society."--Jacket
Print Book, English, ©2005
University Press of America, Lanham Md., ©2005
[24], 231 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
9780761833314, 0761833315
62470986
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Chinese Social Stratification before 1949 Chapter 3 Chinese Social Stratification and the Cadre System 1949-1959 Chapter 4 Chinese Social Stratification and the Cadre System 1959-1979 Chapter 5 Chinese Social Stratification and the Cadre System 1979-1993 Chapter 6 Chinese Social Stratification and the Civil Service System after 1993 Chapter 7 Understanding Chinese Social Stratification: The National University Entrance Examination, the Household Registration System, and the Work Unit Chapter 8 Summary: Chinese Social Stratification after 1949