Social Conflict in the Transformation of the Basic Economic System: An Empirical Analysis of Russia

Author: Li Jingyang
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is based on extensive social surveys and statistical data, systematically discussing the characteristics of the class and middle class under the transformation of the basic economic system, the features of the emerging bourgeoisie and middle class, the new social conflicts that arise, and the characteristics of their occurrence and development. It is particularly noteworthy that this work also dedicates significant space to introducing and elaborating on the new developments in contemporary Russian social stratification theory and social conflict theory, drawing on and applying certain theoretical perspectives to analyze the changes that take place. Therefore, this book is not only an empirical research achievement but also one with high theoretical value. One of the features of this work is the rich and detailed data, while the second is the presentation of profound and innovative viewpoints based on objective analysis. The third is the in-depth theoretical exploration of social conflicts during the transition period. The book also theoretically examines the relationship between social dissatisfaction and social conflict, the accumulation process of conflicts, and the functions of conflicts. It is particularly worth mentioning that the book also dedicates a section to discussing the regulation of conflicts and related theories, exploring methods and approaches to resolving conflicts, analyzing general principles of conflict regulation, and emphasizing the importance of research in the introductory stages of conflict. This holds significant theoretical and practical implications for understanding the patterns of conflict development and implementing regulatory measures.