{"product_id":"the-theory-of-guanxi-and-jack-barbalet-9780198808732","title":"The Theory of Guanxi and Chinese Society","description":"The concept of \u003cem\u003eguanxi\u003c\/em\u003e is used extensively in Chinese society. Loosely understood as 'connections' or 'networks', it refers to long-term mutually reinforcing exchanges between individuals based on affective and normative commitments. This book comprehensively examines the nature and background of this extremely significant and distinct feature of Chinese social, political, economic, and business relations. It takes account of the major theoretical frameworks that relate to the long-term connections that are developed to pursue instrumental advantage in a society marked by relatively weak legal and regulatory institutions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book locates such theorizing in the major features of the rapidly evolving Chinese market society. Yet it also pays attention to the historical origins and cultural sources of a highly particularistic approach to the acquisition of social and material resources -- an approach which relies on obligatory relations of favour exchange between persons who self-consciously and strategically select their associates and goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis sociological treatment of \u003cem\u003eguanxi\u003c\/em\u003e challenges many dominant conventions and introduces a novel research approach which captures the pertinent psychological dispositions, cultural expressions, and institutional frameworks that underpin the phenomenon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jack Barbalet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198808739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198808732\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.30w x 0.80d","brand":"Jack Barbalet","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44127486378239,"sku":"9780198808732","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_56defac3-5aee-484d-8744-1f4d3e252195.jpg?v=1687453668","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-theory-of-guanxi-and-jack-barbalet-9780198808732","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}