Doing Business in Rural China - Liangshan''s New Ethnic Entrepreneurs

Informationen zum Autor Thomas Heberer is professor of political science and East Asian studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. Klappentext Thomas Heberer is professor of political science and East Asian studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen! Germany. Zusammenfassung In the mid-twentieth century, the remote prefecture of Liangshan was incorporated into China's new socialist society, bringing change to the Nuosu. This volume shows how economic development has prompted Nuosu entrepreneurs to establish business, political, and social relationships beyond the traditional social confines of the clan. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Stevan Harrell Acknowledgments Introduction: Liangshan and Its Entrepreneurs 1. Nuosu Traditional Culture and Social Change 2. The Liangshan Economic Setting and Private Entrepreneurs 3. Private Sector Development in Nine Liangshan Counties 4. Comparative Profiles of Nuosu and Han Entrepreneurs 5. The Effect of Entrepreneurs on Local Politics 6. Entrepreneurs and Social Change 7. Entrepreneurs and Ethnic Relations 8. Entrepreneurs and Ethnic Identity Conclusion: The Influence of Nuosu Entrepreneurs Notes Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Heberer
• Publisher: University Of Washington Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2014
• EAN: 9780295993737
• ISBN: 978-0-295-99373-7
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: Studies on Ethnic Groups in Ch; Studies on Ethnic Groups in China; Studies on Ethnic Groups in Ch
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories