Discover the complexities of *Migrant Labor in China*, a pivotal analysis of the world's largest manufacturing economy. Written by Pun Ngai, a leading expert in factory labor systems, this insightful book delves into the transformative effects of economic reform on China’s vast workforce. As China has risen to become a dominant player in global exports, understanding the stories of the millions of workers who power this machine is crucial. This comprehensive study reveals how the emergence of a new migrant workforce is intertwined with the country’s rapid industrialization and evolving economic landscape. Explore the themes of labor rights, social protection, and the growing discontent among workers who now actively voice their concerns through strikes and protests. This book is an essential resource for upper-level students, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of labor, economy, and society in contemporary China. Furthermore, you'll find detailed analysis on how state policies and transnational interests have shaped the working conditions and identities of migrant laborers. Gain deeper insights into the challenges posed to the Party-State and the global division of labor in today's high-tech economy. With 200 pages of rich content published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, this brand-new edition is a must-have for anyone studying *China's economy, labor reforms, and migrant challenges*. Order now to understand the realities faced by China’s workforce in the modern age. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9780745671758.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745671758
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200


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Long known as the world's factory, China is the largest manufacturing economy ever seen, accounting for more than 10% of global exports. China is also, of course, home to the largest workforce on the planet, the crucial element behind its staggering economic success. But who are China s workers who keep the machine running, and how is the labor process changing under economic reform?

Pun Ngai, a leading expert in factory labor in China, charts the rise of China as a world workshop and the emergence of a new labor force in the context of the post-socialist transformations of the last three decades. The book analyzes the role of the state and transnational interests in creating a new migrant workforce deprived of many rights and social protection. As China increases its output of high-value, high-tech products, particularly for its own growing domestic market of middle-class consumers, workers are increasingly voicing their discontent through strikes and protest, creating new challenges for the Party-State and the global division of labor.

Blending theory, politics, and real-world examples, this book will be an invaluable guide for upper-level students and non-specialists interested in China s economy and Chinese politics and society.