Social Welfare in Transitional China (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789813296596)

At a time of significant transformations in Chinese society, this book addresses the key issue of social welfare and the reform of the welfare system in 21st century China. Considering both the theory and policy making across a variety of welfare issues which directly impact on the country's economic development, it examines the development of civil society, changes in social stratification and in social class structure. It notably considers the key questions of welfare in both urban and rural settings, for different population groups such as children, the elderly and the disabled, addressing topical issues of housing, education, public health, poverty and the restructuring of related welfare policy system to tackle China's key issues. It also considers the impact of migrant workers in China and their social integration, including within the welfare system. Providing a unique insight into how economic globalization and financial crisis affects Chinese social welfare policies, this book is a key read for scholars worldwide interested in social transformation in Chinese society at a time of significant social and economic transition.

Author: Keqing Han
ISBN-10: 9813296593
ISBN-13: 9789813296596
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 10/18/2019
Pages: 405
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.94d