Suzhou in Transition

This edited volume explores the complex interaction between the central state, market agents, local governments, and individuals in the development of Chinese cities and urban life. It examines how history, culture, social and economic life, and administration and governance interact to shape local development in Suzhou. The volume will appeal to students and scholars of Chinese and urban studies, urban sociology, and geography.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited volume explores the intricate interplay between the central state, market agents, local governments, and individuals in shaping the development of Chinese cities and urban life. Contributors, drawn from various disciplinary backgrounds, have conducted research in the city of Suzhou to examine how history, culture, social and economic dynamics, and administration and governance have evolved during China's modernisation and urban transformation. The volume is underpinned by a complex dynamic system comprising three interlocking mechanisms: history and culture, social and economic life, and administration and governance. Chapters analyse the responses of both the state and society as driving forces of local development, exploring the interplay between tradition and heritage and China's economic and social development.

Suzhou in Transition will be of interest to students and scholars of Chinese and urban studies, urban sociology, and geography. It offers valuable insights into the complex processes that have shaped China's urban landscape and provides a rich foundation for further research and analysis.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367617738