Myth of the Social Volcano: Perceptions of Inequality and Distributive Injustice in Contemporary China

Martin King Whyte

ISBN 10: 0804769427 / ISBN 13: 9780804769426

Published by Stanford University Press, 2010

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29 pages have pencilled annotations and/or underlining; volume has minor wear. xiv, 250 p. [b 306].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Myth of the Social Volcano: Perceptions of Inequality and Distributive Injustice in Contemporary China
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804769427
• ISBN 13: 9780804769426
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

Is popular anger about rising inequality propelling China toward a "social volcano" of protest activity and instability that could challenge Chinese Communist Party rule? Many inside and outside of China have speculated, without evidence, that the answer is yes. In 2004, Harvard sociologist Martin King Whyte has undertaken the first systematic, nationwide survey of ordinary Chinese citizens to ask them directly how they feel about inequalities that have resulted since China's market opening in 1978. His findings are the subject of this book.

About the Author

Martin King Whyte is Professor of Sociology at Harvard University.