About this title: China's giant project in social engineering has drawn worldwide attention, both because of its coercive enforcement of strict birth limits, and because of the striking changes that have occurred in China's population: one of the fastest fertility declines in modern history and a gender gap among infants that is the highest in the world. These changes have contributed to an imminent crisis of social security for a rapidly aging population, provoking concern in China and abroad. What political processes underlie these population shifts? What is the political significance of population policy ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Stanford University Press, Stanford, Calif.
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780804748803ISBN:0804748802
Description: New. 0804748802 The rise of China is one of the most significant trends of the twenty-first century. Governing China's Population is a must-read for anybody who is interested in how Chinese politics and society are changing, and how the U.S. can engage China to move toward international rules and practices. The authors' groundbreaking work will change the way China's population policies and politics are understood in the United States. -LEE HAMILTON, President, Woodrow Wilson International ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780804748803ISBN:0804748802
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Stanford Univ Pr
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780804748803ISBN:0804748802
Description: New. " The rise of China is one of the most significant trends of the twenty-first century. Governing China's Population" is a must-read for anybody who is interested in how Chinese politics and society are changing, and how the U.S. can engage China to m... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN-13:9780804748797ISBN:0804748799
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Based on internal documents, long-term fieldwork, and interviews, this book charts the emergence of population as a central source of power in the People’ s Republic of China, documenting the gradual shift from hard birth planning ... read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780804748803ISBN:0804748802
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. In Good Overall Condition Pages clean. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 394 p. Audience: General/trade. Items shipped out within 2 business days. Canada receives in 2-5 Business days! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN-13:9780804748797ISBN:0804748799
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail International Priority mail. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). Based on internal documents, long-term fieldwork, and interviews, this book charts the emergence of population as a central source of power in the People’ s Republic of China, documenting the gradual shift from hard birth planning techniques toward soft ... read more
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