| Danwei: The Changing Chinese Workplace in Historical and Comparative Perspective Contributor(s): Lü, Xiaobo (Author), Perry, Elizabeth J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765600757 ISBN-13: 9780765600752 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1997 Annotation: The danwei, or work unit, occupies a central place in Chinese society; at one time it was so entrenched in people's daily life that while one could be without a job, one could not be without a danwei. With outstanding contributors from various disciplines, this volume, a systematic study of the danwei system, addresses three sets of questions from historical and comparative perspectives: -- What are the origins of the danwei and how did the danwei system become institutionalized? -- Is it unique to China? -- What role does the danwei play and has it changed since the launching of the post-Mao reforms? In addressing these questions. the contributors make a contribution to both Chinese studies and comparative studies of industrial organization and the transition from state socialism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - History | Asia - China |
| Dewey: 306.360 |
| LCCN: 97009979 |
| Lexile Measure: 1680 |
| Series: Socialism and Social Movements |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 5.96" W x 9.32" (1.17 lbs) 270 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The danwei, or work unit, occupies a central place in Chinese society. To understand Chinese politics demands a better understanding of this system. This volume provides a systematic study of the danwei system and addresses a variety of questions from historical and comparative perspectives. |