This book aims to introduce the reader to contemporary Chinese urban life and to examine how reforms have changed not only the material circumstances of daily life, but also the overall well-being of urban residents.
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Charlotte Ikels is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Case Western Reserve University.
"Ikels' purpose is to 'introduce the reader to contemporary urban life, ' but her study's depth of material and analysis--based on 15 years of research--is far richer than this simple statement suggests. . . . Lively case histories and anecdotal material."--Choice
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. This book aims to introduce the reader to contemporary Chinese urban life and to examine how reforms have changed not only the material circumstances of daily life, but also the overall well-being of urban residents. Seller Inventory # 00075727774
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book aims to introduce the reader to contemporary Chinese urban life and to examine how reforms have changed not only the material circumstances of daily life, but also the overall well-being of urban residents. Seller Inventory # 00078919065
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0804725810I4N00
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book aims to introduce the reader to contemporary Chinese urban life and to examine how reforms have changed not only the material circumstances of daily life, but also the overall well-being of urban residents. Seller Inventory # CIN0804725810VG
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. This book aims to introduce the reader to contemporary Chinese urban life and to examine how reforms have changed not only the material circumstances of daily life, but also the overall well-being of urban residents. Seller Inventory # CIN0804725810G
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3502839-6
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3502841-6
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Seller: A Good Read, Toronto, ON, Canada
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery.; 9.1 X 6.1 X 0.8 inches; 332 pages. Seller Inventory # 192422
Seller: Barksdale Books, Almere, Netherlands
Softcover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 266451
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Seller: Asia Bookroom ANZAAB/ILAB, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Contents, maps, tables, figures, notes, bibliography, index, viii + 311pp, a very good paperback copy. This book covers "the grim realities of the immediate post-Cultural Revolution years through the heady years of optimism and growth to the contemporary period of reassessment, as Chinese question whether the overall economic gains outweigh the increased disparities in wealth and the seeming lack of any moral consensus." Publisher's description. The book examines the city of Guangzhou and looks at the effects of reform on living standards, family and household, education, employment and leisure activities. Seller Inventory # 136796
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