Beyond Beijing : liberalization and the regions in China / Dali L. Yang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yang, Dali L.

Series:

Routledge studies--China in transition

Routledge studies in China in transition

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

China--Economic conditions--1976-.

China.

Economic conditions.

China--Economic conditions--Regional disparities.

Regional disparities.

China--Economic policy--1976-.

Economic policy.

Physical Description:

xi, 199 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1997.

Summary:

There are wide disparities of wealth between the different regions of China. The result has been increased tension between ethnic groups and serious divisions between China's provinces. This book offers a balanced assessment of the dynamics and consequences of the decentralization of power and resources in post-Mao China. The author argues that increasing decentralisation has unleashed much competition and emulation among local governments. He discusses also the impact on regional disparities and cleavages, and government efforts to address regional disparities. This book is an authoritative study of an issue that will remain highly visible on China's political agenda for the foreseeable future.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [172]-195) and index.

ISBN:

0415145015

OCLC:

36051191