Routledge Economic Development in China's Northwest Book

Explore the complex relationship between economic progress and ethnic identity in China's borderlands with this academic study. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Studies on China in Transition, this book examines the impact of the ethnic affairs management regime established by the People's Republic of China. Under current government policy, Chinese citizens are classified into 56 recognized nationalities. The state operates on the assumption that these groups differ mainly in their economic development levels. This book investigates how policy asserts that ethnic divisions and identities will fade as social and economic equality is achieved. By looking at how economic development policy in minority nationality areas often replicates successful models used elsewhere in China, this work provides a deep look at the social changes occurring in the Northwest. It is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in anthropology, sociology, and the study of China's transition.