Peilin Li Boeken

The book delves into China's remarkable transformation from an agricultural society to an industrialized nation since 1949, highlighting the significant impact of economic reforms over the past 30 years. It emphasizes the importance of improving the livelihood of the population as a cornerstone of social and economic development. Key themes include employment, education, income distribution, social security, and public safety. Drawing on unique data from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, it addresses critical issues such as income disparity and the experiences of the post-80s generation.

Focusing on the late Qing and Republic of China periods, this volume presents the biographies and contributions of 46 influential sociologists. Each chapter highlights a scholar's journey, detailing their academic achievements and impact on sociology and related fields. The work examines their foundational texts, illustrating how these figures shaped the discipline during a time of significant social and intellectual upheaval. By intertwining personal narratives with broader methodological and institutional developments, the book offers a comprehensive history of sociology in China.

Focusing on the phenomenon of urban villages, this book explores the intricate social dynamics arising from China's urbanization. It examines how traditional village societies, rooted in deep social connections and customs, are transformed through changes in property rights and social networks. By highlighting various examples and narratives, the book provides valuable insights into the ongoing social transformations in China, illustrating the complex interplay of benefits and values that accompany these changes.

Focusing on China's sociological transformation, this book delves into themes essential for understanding modern Chinese society. It serves as a valuable resource for specialists in Chinese studies and anyone interested in contemporary China, offering insights into the country's social dynamics and changes.

After over 30 years of reform and opening up, China’s aggregate economic volume is now the second largest in the world. Over the past decade many provinces in the western region of China have implemented ecological migration projects of different scales, which have attracted considerable attention both in China and abroad. The projects indicate, first, that there is an urgent need for this type of endeavor: whether the goal is to reduce poverty or to protect the environment, we need to move the poor populations out of the ecologically fragile regions. Secondly, the projects indicate that the Chinese government is capable of meeting this need. Migration projects are complex and costly and without sufficient financial resources and systematic planning, migration may fail to reduce poverty, and could even aggravate it. The rapid economic growth in China, however, makes such migration projects viable.

This book offers a comprehensive review of the far-reaching social changes that have taken place since the start of the Chinese economic reform and opening up of Chinese society over 30 years ago. As such, it examines various aspects of the social transformation of China, from urbanization, population aging and social governance to family structure, youth society and social mentality. It identifies major issues and challenges emerging during the process of the great social change, and proposes solutions to aid in future strategic planning. The analysis is supported by a wealth of empirical data collected in the course of extended social survey research. The book also provides a systematic summary of the most important research findings from the past few years, helping readers to understand and interpret the ongoing and complex process of transformation in Chinese society.

La première moitié du 20ème siècle en Chine a été marquée par des bouleversements politiques et culturels, favorisant l'émergence de la sociologie contemporaine. Cette période a vu des recherches de qualité qui ont influencé le monde intellectuel et ont constitué un héritage essentiel pour les études sociologiques actuelles.