The New Fate of Peasants

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Focusing on the transformation of Chinese peasants' lives under contemporary political and economic conditions, the book explores the institutional mechanisms behind these changes. It examines the significant impact of social mobilization due to reforms, particularly the rise of migrant workers, whose fates are intertwined with those of rural peasants. The chapters delve into historical contexts, urbanization implications, living conditions for urban migrants, challenges for government policies, and recent developments in social mobilization among Chinese peasants.