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This book aims to introduce the reader to contemporary Chinese urban life and to examine how reforms have changed not only the material circumstances of daily life, but also the overall well-being of urban residents.

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"Ikels' purpose is to 'introduce the reader to contemporary urban life,' but her study's depth of material and analysis—based on 15 years of research—is far richer than this simple statement suggests. . . . Lively case histories and anecdotal material."—Choice

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A note on language Introduction 1. The city of Guanzshou 2. Living standards 3. Family and houshold 4. Education 5. Employment 6. Leisure activities Conclusion Notes Index.

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      Publisher: Stanford University Press
      Publication Date: 01/07/1996
      ISBN13: 9780804725811, 978-0804725811
      ISBN10: 0804725810
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book aims to introduce the reader to contemporary Chinese urban life and to examine how reforms have changed not only the material circumstances of daily life, but also the overall well-being of urban residents.

      Trade Review
      "Ikels' purpose is to 'introduce the reader to contemporary urban life,' but her study's depth of material and analysis—based on 15 years of research—is far richer than this simple statement suggests. . . . Lively case histories and anecdotal material."—Choice

      Table of Contents
      A note on language Introduction 1. The city of Guanzshou 2. Living standards 3. Family and houshold 4. Education 5. Employment 6. Leisure activities Conclusion Notes Index.

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