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Urbanization and Its Impact in Contemporary China

Urbanization and Its Impact in Contemporary China

Peilin Li

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Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2019
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Geografía humana
ISBN:
9789811323416
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This book addresses a wide range of social issues in connection with urbanization, which is providing new momentum for China’s economic restructuring and social progress, including the educational gap; the middle class in urbanization; consumption; division of labor; and social integration.  All chapters are based on updated nation-wide sampling survey data. Taken together, they provide a lens for understanding various aspects of urbanization and its impacts on China’s economy and society.

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