Confronting the Challenges of Urbanization in China: Insights from Social Science Perspectives (Routledge Advances in Sociology)

Zai Liang, Steven F. Messner, Youqin Huang, Cheng Chen

ISBN 10: 1138671851 / ISBN 13: 9781138671850

Verlag: Routledge 2016-08-12, 2016

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6666-TNFPD-9781138671850

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Confronting the Challenges of Urbanization in China: Insights from Social Science Perspectives (Routledge Advances in Sociology)
• Verlag: Routledge 2016-08-12
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1138671851
• ISBN-13: 9781138671850
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

China is urbanizing at an exceedingly fast pace. China's urbanization process certainly provides opportunities for many individuals, but also presents challenges. This book provides a fascinating account of key challenges that dominate urban China today, including environmental justice, the plight of migrant workers, and housing and health care issues.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Zai Liang is Professor of Sociology and co-director of Urban China Research Network at the University at Albany, USA.

Steven F. Messner is Distinguished Teaching Professor of Sociology at the University at Albany, USA.

Youqin Huang is Associate Professor of Geography at the University at Albany, USA.

Cheng Chen is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University at Albany, USA.