Class and the Communist Party of China, 1978-2021: Reform and Market Socialism

This book examines the Communist Party of China's (CCP) impact on social change in China between 1978 and 2021, focusing on the peasantry, workers, middle classes, and dominant class. It explores the CCP's reform and openness program, the emergence of a larger middle class, and the development of the dominant class. It provides an in-depth analysis of class as understood by the CCP and sociological interpretations of socio-economic and socio-political change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate dynamics of China's shifting political economy by examining the diverse groups of people, including peasants, workers, middle classes, and the dominant class. Through detailed studies of these groups, the book uncovers the profound impact of the Communist Party of China (CCP) on social change in China from 1978 to 2021.

The book explores the CCP's program of reform and openness, which had a transformative effect on China's socio-economic landscape after the death of Mao Zedong and the end of the Cultural Revolution. It sheds light on the acceptance of Market Socialism, which led to the emergence of a larger middle class. However, it also acknowledges the significant challenges this shift posed for workers and peasants.

Furthermore, the volume delves into the development of the dominant class, which remains a defining feature of China's political economy and the Party-state. By combining the CCP's understanding of class with sociological interpretations of socio-economic and socio-political change, the study offers a rich and nuanced analysis of the complex dynamics shaping China's society.

This book will be of immense interest to students and scholars of Chinese Politics, Chinese History, Asian Politics, and Asian studies. It provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between class, politics, and social change in China and offers a comprehensive understanding of the country's development over the past four decades.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 153 x 233 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032185293