An Introduction to Chinese Sociology

by Xiaogang Wu

Book Overview

This book starts with a description of the development of Chinese sociology since its re-establishment in 1979, and links it to the broad historical contexts of China's economic transitions. It then moves on to provide an introduction to Chinese sociological thinking, including the main theories and theoretical debates, empirical findings in selected areas, and some key ongoing projects and research issues.

Finally, in a historical section,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415589177
• ISBN13: 9780415589178
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages