The Politics of Community Building in Urban China

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The book explores the resurgence of state influence in urban China, particularly through the reform of neighborhood institutions. It posits that after a period of reduced state presence in the 1980s, the central government has effectively reintegrated itself into urban life, enhancing social welfare and public security. By analyzing the rationale, strategies, and outcomes of reorganizing neighborhood committees, the authors provide a detailed examination of the government's adaptive capacity in addressing social issues within China's shequs.