Zhou, Xueguang, Tuma, Nancy Brandon, and Moen, Phyllis
Social Forces. March, 1996, Vol. 74 Issue 3, p759, 38 p. table
Subjects
Social classes -- Analysis, Socialism -- China, and Sociology, Urban -- Analysis
Abstract
Previous studies of stratification under state socialism have emphasized the institutional structure of redistributive economies. This article stresses the importance of the state and political mechanisms. We argue that individual life chances under state socialism are extremely sensitive to political processes, especially shifts in state policies, and that changes in state policies can dramatically alter opportunity structures, the status of structural locations, and the nature and value of political and human capital. Therefore, effects of these characteristics on life chances often vary across historical periods and over an individual's life course. Supporting evidence comes from a study of labor force entry and Communist Party membership in urban China from 1949 to 1993 based on life histories for samples of residents in Beijing and Shanghai.
Canadian Dimension. Nov-Dec, 1993, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p23, 3 p. photograph
Subjects
Free enterprise -- China, Socialism -- China, and China -- Politics and government
Abstract
China is incorporating a market economy into its socialist government with surprising success, but economic and social problems remain. The split of communes reduced government support for the poor, and state workers' salaries have decreased due to inflation.
New York Times Upfront. Feb 19, 2001, Vol. 133 Issue 12, 14.
Subjects
Politics -- China, Socialism -- China, and China -- Politics and government
Abstract
FOCUS: Young Chinese Dump Communist Ideals, Embrace Individualism and Capitalism TEACHING OBJECTIVES To help students understand the sweeping reforms that are transforming China from a Communist [...]
Communist Party (China) -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Politics -- China, Political parties -- China, Socialism -- China, China -- Politics and government, and China
Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. Oct, 2001, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p452, 2 p.
Subjects
Books -- Book reviews and Transforming Asian Socialism: China and Vietnam Compared (Book)
Abstract
Transforming Asian Socialism: China and Vietnam Compared Edited by ANITA CHAN, BENEDICT J. TRIA KERKVLIET and JONATHAN UNGER St Leonards, NSW: Allen and Unwin, 1999. Pp.240. [...]
The Economist. Dec 14, 1996, Vol. 341 Issue 7996, p87, 2 p. photograph
Subjects
Government ownership -- China, Government business enterprises -- China, Socialism -- China, and Mixed economy -- China
Abstract
China is trying to balance its socialist ideals with market economics in its government-owned businesses, to little or no avail. Virtually all of them are now losing money as their output falls and they are unable to lay off workers.
The Economist. Dec 14, 1996, Vol. 341 Issue 7996, p61, 2 p. photograph
Subjects
Government ownership -- China, Government business enterprises -- China, Socialism -- China, and Mixed economy -- China
Abstract
China is trying to balance its socialist ideals with market economics in its government-owned businesses, to little or no avail. Virtually all of them are now losing money as their output falls and they are unable to lay off workers.
Newsweek. April 1, 1996, Vol. 127 Issue 14, p32, 1 p. photograph
Subjects
Conservatism -- China, Socialism -- China, Income distribution -- China, and China -- Economic policy
Abstract
A braintrust of neoconservatives, who aim to roll back Deng's market reforms to lessen income disparity between urban and rural China, seems likely to gain ideological control of China after the passing of Deng. The Communist party plans to review its basic ideology in its next annual meeting.
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