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The Contradictions of Market Socialism

Labour, Capital and Welfare in Privatising China and Vietnam
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The book connects labour and welfare transformations to broader political-economic processes, including land restructuring and financialisation. It offers an unparalleled comparative perspective on two of the world's most important manufacturing hubs. The Contradictions of Market Socialism provides valuable insights into these complex processes, making it an... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Connecting labour and welfare transformations to broader political-economic processes, the book offers an unparalleled comparative perspective on two of the world's most important manufacturing hubs.

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The book connects labour and welfare transformations to broader political-economic processes, including land restructuring and financialisation. It offers an unparalleled comparative perspective on two of the world's most important manufacturing hubs.

The Contradictions of Market Socialism provides valuable insights into these complex processes, making it an essential read for those interested in understanding the intricacies of global economic changes.

Series: Research in Comparative and Global Social Policy

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447379225

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Policy Press

Illustration: 16 Tables, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Ngai Pun
  • Contributions by Yueran Tian
  • Contributions by Nguyen Duc Loc
  • Contributions by Yang Zhan
  • Contributions by Angie Ngoc Tran
  • Contributions by Tao Liu
  • Contributions by Pham Thanh Thoi
  • Contributions by Do Ta Khanh
  • Contributions by Ngoc Minh Luong

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 306

About the Author

Minh T. N. Nguyen is Professor of Social Anthropology in the Faculty of Sociology at Bielefeld University.

Jingyu Mao is Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh.

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