Culture and Economic Transformation: Perspectives from India and China

Book Details

• Author: Surjit Singh

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9788131605844

• Pages: 304

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches

About the Book

China and India: Comparative Perspectives on Economic Transformation and Social Change offers a detailed analysis of the profound social and cultural changes in the two emerging economies, China and India. Both countries have undergone significant economic reforms, with China initiating changes in 1978 and India in 1991. These reforms have triggered rapid economic growth, but this transformation is not isolated to the economy alone—social institutions and culture also play crucial roles in shaping these processes. This volume explores a wide range of issues in both societies, from economic topics such as labor markets, migration, and regional inequalities, to critical social issues like gender bias, ethnic minorities, religious life, and housing for low-income urban migrants. The essays provide a comparative understanding of the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of both countries, offering insights that contribute to a better perception and learning from each other's experiences. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policymakers seeking to deepen their understanding of these two great nations and their evolving societies.

Contents

Part I: Issues in Economic Transformation

1. Labour Market Experiences in China: Some Insights – Surjit Singh

2. Small and Medium Enterprise Clusters in India – R.K. Mishra

3. Rural Migrant Workers in China – Zhang Juwei and Wang Zhiyong

4. Migration in China and India – Jayanti Alam

5. Housing for Low Income Urban Migrants in India and China – Darshini Mahadevia

Part II: Changing Culture and Society
6. Towards Understanding the Nature of Indian State and the Role of Middle Class – Aseem Prakash
7. The Indian Middle Class and Consumption Culture – N. Rajaram
8. Emerging Patterns of Income and Consumption in China – Surjit Singh
9. Towards a Civic-minded Civil Society – He Rong
10. Religious Diversity and Nation-State – Surinder S. Jodhka
11. From State to Market – Wu Xiaoying
12. Son or Daughter – Zhang Liping

About the Author

Surjit Singh is a Professor and Director at the Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur. He specializes in development studies and economic policies, having published widely in national and international journals. Surinder S. Jodhka is a Professor of Sociology at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. His research interests include rural and agrarian change, caste in contemporary India, and social/cultural identities. He is the editor of the book series Religion and Citizenship and the recipient of the ICSSR-Amartya Sen Award for Distinguished Social Scientist in Sociology.