The number of poor people in China is huge, despite recent economic advances. This book investigates the problem of poverty in China's regions, discussing in particular the role of rural-urban migration in reducing poverty. It surveys the distribution and characteristics of poverty, examines anti-poverty initiatives by the Chinese government and includes the results of original research conducted in Shanxi, a typical province in Central China.
| ISBN: | 9780203380833 |
| Publication date: | 4th September 2003 |
| Author: | Zhang, Mei |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Format: | Ebook (PDF) |