Freeing China's Farmers

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Focusing on China's rural reforms, this analysis connects local experiences with national policies, highlighting the tensions between state directives, local authority, and peasant aspirations for economic growth. It delves into key issues such as the responsibility system, privatization, changing property rights, and the effects of globalization. Additionally, the book addresses social conflicts, cadre corruption, and urban-rural relations, culminating in a concluding chapter that examines ongoing and future challenges in rural China.