Marginalization and social welfare in China / Linda Wong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wong, Linda, 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public welfare--China.

Public welfare.

China--Social policy.

China.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1998.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides a systematic analysis that defines and accounts for the contours and operation of China's welfare system. It is underpinned by recent empirical research and strong comparative theory, and will be welcomed as a significant advance in furthering our understanding of social welfare in China.

Contents:

Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Tables and figure; Foreword; Preface; 1 Chinese Socialism and Ssocial Welfare; 2 Chinese socialism and social welfare: The Pre-revolutionary Legacy; 3 Social Welfare in the First Three Decades; 4 The New Welfare Challenge; 5 Welfare for Veterans and Peasants; 6 Urban Welfare and Mutual Aid; 7 The Role of the State; 8 Utilitarian Chinese Familism; 9 The Collective Canopy; 10 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-236) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-78634-4

1-134-78635-2

1-280-11371-5

0-203-98299-1

9780203982990

OCLC:

475953304