Paradoxes of Labour Reform

This book uses historical analytical tools in order to shed light on how policymaking takes place in contemporary China. A valuable resource for students of contemporary Chinese society and for an understanding of Chinese labour reform.

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Labour reform is only one component of the larger process of reforming economy and society experienced by China over the last three decades. This book uses historical analytical tools in order to shed light on how policymaking takes place in contemporary China: an experimental and self-fulfilling process where decisions are taken only long after being introduced into daily practice. It will be valuable to students of contemporary Chinese society and key to the understanding of 25 years of Chinese labour reform.