Myth of the social volcano : perceptions of inequality and distributive injustice in contemporary China

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

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Whyte, Martin King
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Equality > China > Public opinion.
Distributive justice > China > Public opinion.
Public opinion > China.
China > Economic conditions > Public opinion.
China > Social conditions > Public opinion.
Table of 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 justice
  • What do Chinese citizens see as fair and unfair about current inequalities?
  • Chinese views on inequality 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.

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