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Population in ChinaExplore the intricate dynamics of China's population in this essential new book by Nancy E. Riley. With a staggering one fifth of the global population residing in China, understanding the profound shifts in demographics is crucial for anyone interested in contemporary social issues. This 224 page volume, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, delves into the factors reshaping China's population landscape, including the sharp decline in fertility
Explore the intricate dynamics of China's population in this essential new book by Nancy E. Riley. With a staggering one-fifth of the global population residing in China, understanding the profound shifts in demographics is crucial for anyone interested in contemporary social issues. This 224-page volume, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, delves into the factors reshaping China's population landscape, including the sharp decline in fertility rates, improved mortality rates, and significant rural-to-urban migration. Riley highlights how China's state-driven population policies are not merely enforced but are deeply interconnected with over sixty years of social organization and cultural evolution. Readers will find compelling insights into the unintended consequences of these policies, such as the alarming number of missing girls, challenges of an aging population, and the widening inequality gap between rural and urban communities. This book is essential reading for researchers, students, and anyone fascinated by China's demographic evolution. Whether you're studying social demography, economic impacts, or the socio-political landscape of China, this knowledge-packed work will provide foundational understanding and critical perspectives on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780745688640
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 224
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China is home to a fifth of the world s inhabitants. For the last several decades, this huge population has been in flux: fertility has fallen sharply, mortality has declined, and massive rural-to-urban migration is taking place. The state has played a direct role in these changes, seeing population control as an important part of its intention to modernize the country.
In this insightful new work, Nancy E. Riley argues that China s population policies and outcomes are not simply imposed by the state onto an unresponsive citizenry, but have arisen from the social organization of China over the past sixty years. Riley demonstrates how China s population and population policy are intertwined and interact with other social and economic features. Riley also examines the unintended consequences of state directives, including the extraordinary number of missing girls, the rapid aging of the population, and an increase in inequality, particularly between rural and urban residents.
Ultimately, China s demographic story has to be understood as a complex, multi-pieced phenomenon. This book will be essential reading for researchers and students of China and social demography, as well as non-specialists interested in the changing nature of China s population.
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Cloth bound cover with printed foil design on the front cover. The lettering color ; as well as the picture illustrations, are entirely printed in blue ink. There is a removable price sticker on the back of the book, which it is hard to remove without it leaving glue residue behind, therefore I myself left it as it was. The sprayed edges are also of blue metallic color. Very nice quality book I recommend buying it. My copy of the book had only a very tiny indentation on the edge of the top front cover but hardly anything to make a fuss about.
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I encountered this book when I was 9 years old and it completely changed the way I lived my life and viewed others. No more woe is me, nor life isnʻt fair. Instead I realized my actions and perceptions are in my control. Truly mind altering.
Annually I have a selection of books and other writings, including The Prophet, that I read again. The Prophet is always fresh and I come away with new eyes and attitude.
The hardcover book is beautiful with the book pages kissed with a serene blue that is reflected on the cover and the text within. Just looking at the book makes me feel calm and ready for the words of love, acceptance, and the freedom to be.
I purchased this book for myself to replace the tattered paperback I was given as a child. After reading and rereading over the past couple of days I am going to purchase a few more books to gift to people I love.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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Beautiful Book
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Book is nicer than expected. I highly recommend this book for personal collection or for a gift. The edges are blue gilded and the cover is lovely. It has a nice index which was not available in another "The Prophet" book I previously ordered. "The Prophet" is one of my favorite books.
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