Routledge Social Protest in Contemporary China 2003-2010 - Routledge

Examine China's social upheaval during rapid economic transformation with this comprehensive analysis of mass incidents from 2003 to 2010. This Routledge volume explores the diverse landscape of Chinese protests, from tax riots and land disputes to labour conflicts, environmental activism and ethnic tensions. The book systematically investigates the nature, causes and outcomes of large-scale social movements, revealing how protest patterns evolved throughout the decade as China navigated transitional economic pressures. Part of the China Policy Series, this scholarly work provides essential insights into how social dislocation shaped public dissent and regime legitimacy during a pivotal period of Chinese development.