Routledge Unequal China - Political Economy and Inequality

Explore the complex transformation of the People's Republic of China through this comprehensive study from Routledge. While the last three decades of economic reforms have led to dramatic improvements in living standards and economic development, they have also fundamentally changed the social landscape. This book examines how China moved from being one of the most egalitarian societies in the world to one characterized by significant inequality. Part of the Routledge Studies on China in Transition series, this work provides an interdisciplinary account of the political economy and cultural politics surrounding these shifts. It offers a deep look at the socioeconomic changes that have defined the nation during its period of rapid reform. This is an essential resource for readers interested in the historical and social evolution of modern China and the systemic factors driving its current economic structure.