Problems and Obstacles: Social Policy Thinking on China's Path to National Well-being

Author: Tang Jun
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The author, using simple yet humorous language, explores the theme of "comprehensive well-off society" and engages in rational and sincere reflections on issues closely related to the lives of ordinary people in the field of social sciences, particularly sociology and social policy. The content includes: Well-off society as a sense of life; What does $1,000 per capita mean; The warning of the SARS crisis; China's problem is the rural problem; Urban poverty·XP; The foundation of livelihood: employment; Social security: It's not easy to love you; Aging: Blessing or curse; The shoulders of a well-off society; Green well-off society; From unit person to community person; Are you well-off yet?
This book is not an obscure academic work. The author, using simple yet humorous language, revolves around the familiar theme of "comprehensive well-off society" and engages in rational and sincere reflections on issues closely related to the lives of ordinary people in the field of social sciences, particularly sociology and social policy. It is a book aimed at introducing the problems and obstacles China faces in moving toward a comprehensive well-off society. The book focuses on reflecting on various aspects of China's journey toward "comprehensive well-off society" from the perspective of social policy, including criticism of the vague indicators of well-off society, reflection on the SARS crisis, deep concern for urban poverty, rational optimism for aging issues, calm exploration of social security issues, and enthusiastic prospects for community construction. Whether it is employment, social security, the increase in per capita income, environmental protection, or community construction, these issues are closely related to ordinary people. And the reflection on these social issues should not be limited to the realm of a few "experts" but should be known to the vast majority of ordinary people. In this sense, this book holds great significance. It is the best attempt of sociology to call for public participation and a practical manifestation of social science works reaching the masses.