Jeffrey Becker

Social Ties, Resources, and Migrant Labor Contention in Contemporary China

From Peasants to Protesters

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Produktbeschreibung

This book examines labor protest in authoritarian states through a study of the evolution of migrant labor protests in China over the past three decades. It explores the economic, political, and demographic changes that have influenced migrant labor protest activity, how migrant workers engage in protest today, and protest strategies they employ.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 246
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Juli 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 557g
• ISBN-13: 9780739191859
• ISBN-10: 0739191853
• Artikelnr.: 40789472

Autorenporträt

By Jeffrey Becker

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Understanding the Frequency and Form of Chinese Migrant Labor
Protests Chapter 2: The Current Condition of Migrant Labor in China: Common
Disputes and Strategies for Action Chapter 3: From Wandering Beggars to New
Urban Citizens: The Changing Landscape for Migrant Labor Chapter 4: The
State, the Market, and Challenges to Institutionalizing Migrant Labor
Protests Chapter 5: Mobilizing Resources for Protest: Quantitative Analysis
Chapter 6: Social Ties and Labor Protest: Case Study Analysis Chapter 7:
Technology and Migrant Labor Protest Chapter 8: Social Sources of Support:
Migrant Organizations and Labor Activism Chapter 9: Conclusion: Labor
Protest in Authoritarian States