One of the great ironies of world politics belongs to China. Having carried out a revolution to reform societal ills, it has ended up with broadly the same problems as the West: gender inequities, ethnic conflict, labor disputes, and environmental decline.
Now, in tandem with its recent economic development, movements toward social justice are poised to further transform the nation.
Social Issues in China offers a fascinating multilayered study...
China, which is fast on its way to becoming the most powerful economic force in the world, has four unique characteristics that distinguish it from other countries in Asia: (1) The proportion of aging population is growing faster than that of Japan (the country previously recognized as having the fastest rate) and much faster than nations in western Europe. (2) An early arrival of an aging population before modernization has fully taken place, with social policy implications. It is certain that China will face a severely aged population before it has sufficient time and resources to establish...
China, which is fast on its way to becoming the most powerful economic force in the world, has four unique characteristics that distinguish it from ot...
One of the great ironies of world politics belongs to China. Having carried out a revolution to reform societal ills, it has ended up with broadly the same problems as the West: gender inequities, ethnic conflict, labor disputes, and environmental decline.
Now, in tandem with its recent economic development, movements toward social justice are poised to further transform the nation.
Social Issues in China offers a fascinating multilayered study...
