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Author:

Whyte, Martin King.

Title:

Myth of the social volcano : perceptions of inequality and distributive injustice in contemporary China / Martin King Whyte.

Publisher:

Stanford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

xiv, 250 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Equality--China--Public opinion.
Distributive justice--China--Public opinion.
China--Public opinion.--Public opinion.
China--Public opinion.--Public opinion.
Public opinion--China.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p.233-240) and index.

Contents:

Introduction : is rising inequality propelling China toward a "social volcano" -- China's post-socialist transition and rising inequality -- The China national survey on inequality and distributive injustice issues -- What do Chinese citizens see as fair and unfair about current inequalities? -- Chinese views on inequality and distributive injustice in comparative perspective -- Chinese attitudes toward current inequalities -- Perceptions of current inequalities -- Preferences for equality and inequality -- Views on stratification and class conflict -- Views about opportunities and social justice -- Conclusion : beyond the myth of the social volcano.

ISBN:

0804769419 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780804769419 (cloth : alk. paper)
0804769427 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780804769426 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2009035620

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

PRAX771 -- Cowles Library (Des Moines)

OIAX792 -- Grinnell College (Grinnell)