Social Attitudes in Contemporary China

Name: Social Attitudes in Contemporary China
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138910690
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By Chen Yu and Fang Wei and Liqing Li and Paul Morrissey and Nie Chen

Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series

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Social Attitudes in Contemporary China provides a detailed exploration of the views of ordinary Chinese citizens through in-depth qualitative interviews, rather than relying on broad quantitative surveys or elite opinions. The book presents rich, nuanced insights into ambivalent social attitudes that often embody both positive and negative views, which may evolve over time. Key topics covered include nationalism, internationalism, housing preferences, and educational ambitions, with a central focus on the influence of traditional Chinese values versus neo-liberal reforms, highlighting increased materialism and individualism.
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This book is ideal for academics, students, and researchers interested in contemporary Chinese society, social change, and qualitative social research methods, as well as those studying cultural trends and policy impacts within China.

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Unlike many studies of social attitudes, which are based on large scale quantitative surveys or focus on the attitudes of elites, Social Attitudes in Contemporary China considers the views of ordinary people and is based on in-depth, qualitative interviews. This approach results in rich, nuanced data and is especially helpful for highlighting ambivalent attitudes, where respondents may hold both positive and negative views on a particular topic, views which are liable to change.

The book examines attitudes on a range of subjects of current importance, including views on nationalism and internationalism, housing preferences, and educational ambitions. Throughout, it explores how far attitudes are influenced by traditional Chinese values or by the neo-liberal outlook fostered by recent reforms, and concludes that materialism and individualism have increased.

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W. R. Jankowiak of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, praises the book's readable overview of Beijing's single-child generation attitudes on topics such as education, housing, nationalism, and rural-urban digital divides. The in-depth case studies reveal recent cultural trends, especially rural-urban differences and historical continuities. Noteworthy are chapters analysing youth ambivalence towards online friendships and renters’ attitudes toward landlords. The book is recommended for all academic levels and libraries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138910690

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 22 Tables, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 453g

Pages: 218

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Chen Yu Education & Reference Fang Wei History & Archaeology History & Military Liqing Li Nie Chen Non-Fiction Paul Morrissey Politics & Current Affairs Series: Routledge Contemporary China Series

About the Author

Yu Chen is a researcher at Shaan’xi Provincial Institution of Educational and Scientific Research, China.

Wei Fang is a researcher at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.

Liqing Li is a freelance researcher and writer, formally of the University of Bristol, UK.

Paul Morrissey is a freelance researcher and writer, formally of the University of Bristol, UK.

Chen Nie is a lecturer and researcher at Beihang University, Beijing, China.

Social Attitudes in Contemporary China