The Great Transformation

This study of the effects and directions of social change in Taiwan examines questions such as: what was the society of Taiwan like before the current period of economic growth?; how has it changed?; and are there aspects that did not change, despite the significant transformation in some spheres.

Sommario

Acknowledgments, Map of Taipei City, Photographs follow page 180, 1. Introduction, 2. Data and Methods, 3. Social Stratification and Social Class, 4. The World of Work, 5. Exposure to Rural and Urban Living During the Life Course, 6. Relationships with Parents, 7. Solidarity with Extended Kin, 8. The Amount and Processes of Social Mobility, 9. Subjective Class Position, 10. Class Consciousness, 11. Attitudes Toward Life Chances and Mobility, 12. Attitudes Toward Social Issues, 13. Conclusion: Implications of the Study, Appendix. Interview Schedule for Surveys of Social Structure and Change in Taipei: 1963 and 1991, Glossary of Chinese Characters, Bibliography, Index

Info autore

Robert Marsh

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Robert Marsh, Robert M. Marsh
• Editore: Taylor and Francis
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.04.1996
• EAN: 9781563247873
• ISBN: 978-1-56324-787-3
• Pagine: 415
• Peso: 453 g
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; Society & social sciences, Taiwan, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, Development Studies, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, Society and Social Sciences