The Social, Economic, and Political Transformation of Chinese Society
An accessible, introductory text on contemporary China, this book covers the social, economic, and political factors responsible for China's revolutionary changes, and interweaves this structural analysis with a consideration of social changes at the micro and macro levels.
Focusing on the transformation of large industrial firms in China since the mid-1980s, the book presents a thorough sociological analysis based on extensive research in Shanghai. Doug Guthrie's fieldwork, which includes interviews with managers and performance data, reveals how these firms have evolved into key drivers of economic reform. This detailed account sheds light on the interplay between management practices and the broader economic landscape in China.