Handbook on Urban Development in China by Ray Yep (English) Hardcover Book

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In recent decades, China has undergone an extraordinary transformation from an overwhelmingly rural population to that of a predominantly urban one.

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In recent decades, China has undergone an extraordinary transformation from an overwhelmingly rural population to that of a predominantly urban one. This major new Handbook examines and explores the key features and implications of this urbanising process from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Using three overarching themes - progress and enhancement, dislocation and tension, and the unique features of Chinese urban development - leading experts in the field provide a contemporary analysis of critical issues affecting China today. This includes the nature of urban change, governance and migration, and how this has impacted the politics, culture, economy and environment. Unprecedented in depth and breadth, contributors both from within mainland China and across the globe offer varied analyses and perspectives of continuity and reform in policies that allow China to continue to evolve. Sections also cover individuality, the urban-rural interface and possible future policy directions, with crucial discussion about continuing urbanisation in an increasingly interconnected world.Essential reading for academics and students of urban and Chinese studies, this Handbook provides a timely and much needed reference work for those who want to better understand China's urbanisation experiences.  Contributors include: A.-M. Broudehoux, Y. Cai, K.W. Chan, F. Chen, L. Chen, E. Cheng, H. Chiang, M.Y. Cho, B. Guan, D.R. Hammond, P. Hao, T. Heberer, T. Johnson, K. Kan, G. Lang, V.J. Li, S. Liu,Y. Liu, T.-l. Lui, B. Miao, J. Qian, L. Tao, J. Wang, L. Wang, B. Wissink, R.W.Y. Wong, Y. Wu, X. Yang, R. Yep, X. Zhang

Author Biography

Edited by Ray Yep and June Wang, Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong and Thomas Johnson, Department of Politics, University of Sheffield, UK

Table of Contents

Contents:1. Introduction to the Handbook on Urban Development in China: Urbanization with Chinese CharacteristicsRay Yep, Jun Wang and Thomas JohnsonPART I INSTITUTIONAL SETTING 2. Planning for Urban Visions: The Case of Shanghai 2040 Master PlanLan Wang3. Land-based finance: how revenue concern drives urbanizationYuyang Liu4. China's Hukou System at 60: Continuity and ReformKam Wing ChanPART II POLICY DIRECTIONS 5. China's Urban Housing: Past and PresentPu Hao6. Public Discussion, Political Support and Vision for Low-carbon Sustainable Cities in China: A Toolkit for Policy Makers, NGOs and the PublicMiao Bo and Graeme Lang7. Re-imaging Beijing: The Making and Selling of a Post-Socialist Chinese MetropolisAnne-Marie Broudehoux8. Transformation of Chinese Cities and City-Regions in the Era of GlobalizationXu ZhangPART III INDIVIDUALITY AND PRIVATE PURSUIT9. Making urban public space amidst modern Chinese urbanismJunxi Qian10. Enclave urbanism in China: A relational comparative viewBart Wissink11. Gay and Lesbian Communities in Urban ChinaHoward Chiang12. Geography of Chinese rock and roll: cultural, political and economic forces intertwinedJun Wang and Li Chen13. The Urban Middle ClassTai-lok Lui and Shuo Liu PART IV URBAN-RURAL INTERFACE14. Urban Villages in China: Historical and Institutional PerspectivesJing Li and Li Tao15. Gated villages: community governance and social order in China's urban villagesKarita Kan and Rebecca W.Y. Wong16. Informal Migrant Settlements and Urban Grassroots StabilityEdmund W. Cheng17. Transferring Land Developmental Rights across the Urban-Rural Divide: Common Practice and the Chongqing ExceptionRay Yep18. The Transformation of Identification and Community Sense of New Urbanites in "Village-turned-Community"Ying Wu PART V MOBILIZATION AND GOVERNANCE19. Seeking Solutions: How Local Governments Handle Collective Labour DisputesXuehui Yang and Feng Chen20. Environmental Protest in Urban ChinaThomas Johnson21. Urban social assistance in China: Reflecting changing urban development?Daniel R. Hammond22. "Urban Neighborhood Communities" (Shequ) as new institutions of urban governanceThomas Heberer23. Interests and Political Participation in Urban China: The Case of Residents' Committee ElectionsBing Guan and Yongshun Cai24. Neighborhood Governance through Community Social WorkMun Young ChoIndex

Review

'This wide-ranging Handbook includes both useful overviews of key topics and new research on China's urban development over the last four decades. An important, multi-disciplinary contribution to understanding the nature and challenges of China's urbanisation - from planning and policy, through social and cultural change, to governance and politics.'--Jane Duckett, University of Glasgow, UK

Review Quote

'This wide-ranging Handbook includes both useful overviews of key topics and new research on China's urban development over the last four decades. An important, multi-disciplinary contribution to understanding the nature and challenges of China's urbanisation -- from planning and policy, through social and cultural change, to governance and politics.'

Details ISBN1786431629 Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1786431629 ISBN-13 9781786431622 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-01-25 DEWEY 307.12160951 Pages 432 Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Series Handbooks of Research on Contemporary China series Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Cheltenham Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2019-01-25 NZ Release Date 2019-01-25 UK Release Date 2019-01-25 Author Thomas Johnson Edited by Thomas Johnson Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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