Accidental Capitalist

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Accidental Capitalist

A People's Story of the New China

Development studies Politics and government

Author: Behzad Yaghmaian

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Language: English

Published by: Pluto Press

Published on: 8th March 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781849646536


Overview

In the last three decades China has experienced the largest population movement in human history. Millions have left behind homes to find work and new opportunities in the emerging mega-cities.

Through months of sustained interpersonal contact with migrant workers and factory owners, Behzad Yaghmaian paints a unique portrait of a country experiencing the turmoil of rapid development. His close listening has produced an intimate look at the hopes, hardships, triumphs and tragedies of those behind the Chinese economic dragon.

The Book

The Accidental Capitalist reveals the human reality behind China’s rise to global-superpower status.

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