Market Economy and the Contemporary Social Structure of China

Author: Zhou Luogeng
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: The concept of social structure can be divided into broad and narrow definitions. Broadly speaking, it refers to the overall structure of society, including a comprehensive integration of economic, political, and cultural structures. Narrowly speaking, it does not include the economic structure but corresponds to it. The title of this book, "Market Economy and Contemporary Chinese Social Structure," uses the concept of social structure in the narrow sense. It can be briefly defined as: the relatively stable relationships formed among various social groups and forces within a society.