Micro-Reconstruction of Urban Society: A New Perspective on Comparative Studies of Urban Communities in China and Beyond

Author: Ye Nankè
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: In the 21st century, with the rapid advancement of urbanization and urban modernization, the community, as a micro-unit of social structure, is increasingly becoming the focus of urban management and development. This book employs sociological, urban, comparative cultural, community development, and community work theories. Based on the collection and analysis of a large number of domestic and international community-building models and experiences, it conducts an in-depth and systematic exploration of various aspects, including the growth and structural formation of human communities, the reconstruction of community organizational systems and the democratization of community participation in management, the professionalization of community services and community work in the development of communities both domestically and internationally, the inheritance of international community cultural development, community education models in various countries, community ecology and sustainable development, as well as the theory and practice of modern community planning. The book features novel content, a broad perspective, rich and detailed information, a strong integration of theory and practice, substantial information, and high operability, making it a valuable reference for urban construction and management personnel, community workers, and researchers.