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Zusatztext 'Dr. Tomba had done his delving rather well; it is a well researched publication. This monograph should definitely be read by doctoral students embarking on studies in this domain and in this sense may well be a safe 'buy' for faculty libraries.' - Asia Pacific Business Review'Tomba's book provides valuable insights into a dynamic process! depicting the political struggles behind a debate that lasted three decades and dealt with labor issues and the dismantling ot the socialist type of labor organization. A proper understanding of the present Chinese labor market requires the historical knowledge Tomba provides.' - The China Journal Informationen zum Autor Tomba, Luigi Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Labour Theory and Practice and the Making of a Market: An Introduction 2. Distribution According to What? From Politics to Labour 3. What is Labour? Applying Market Mechanisms to Labour Relations 4. Beyond the Limits of Socialist Labour: The Contemporary Debate on Labour and the Labour Market 5. Back to the Future: The Re- establishment and Initial Labour Reform Steps 6. Contracting Labour Relations 7. The Changing Labour Economy: Less Formality, More Market Conclusion
