Social mobility in contemporary Chinese society

Author: Lu Xueyi
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: With abundant data and literature, it comprehensively and systematically describes the five waves of social mobility in China since 1949, showcasing the overall pattern of contemporary Chinese social mobility. This book is a significant work on social mobility research, released by the "Research Team on Changes in Contemporary Chinese Social Structure" after the "Report on Contemporary Chinese Social Stratification." It is the second volume in the "Report on Chinese Social Stratification" series. The book systematically describes and analyzes the life trajectories and trends of various social strata in contemporary China through the lens of cultural resources, organizational resources (political resources), economic resources, as well as status attainment and social mobility.