From Coexistence to Harmony — A Social Ecology Study of the Growth of Contemporary Chinese Private Entrepreneurs

Author: Li Bao-liang
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book consists of 10 chapters and approximately 250,000 words. Based on the author's previous research, it employs a socio-ecological analytical approach to provide a relatively comprehensive analysis of China's private economy and the private entrepreneur class since the reform and opening-up. The author observes and examines the socio-political attributes of the private entrepreneur class from multiple perspectives, drawing on the actual development of China's private economy and private entrepreneurs. The book particularly highlights certain factors with special significance in the growth of this class, such as the institutional environment, economic structure, social operational mechanisms, social relationship networks, and the relationship and interaction between politics and the economy. These aspects are elaborated with distinct characteristics. An important research feature of this book is that the author, drawing on ecological analysis methods, conducts an in-depth exploration of the internal ecological composition of the private entrepreneur class and the historical conditions of social transformation. In terms of content, the book presents clear viewpoints, a well-structured organization, fluent language, and logical clarity, demonstrating the author's solid research foundation on the issue and making it a valuable academic reference.