Home ownership plays a significant role in locating the middle class in most western societies, associated with market, consumerism, democracy and “people lik

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This book is a collection of empirical studies on China’s middle class from top-ranking Chinese sociologists, discussing this newly identified social stratum

A new revolution in homeownership and living has been sweeping the booming cities of China. This time the main actors on the social stage are not peasants, migr

This in-depth volume explains China's residential construction boom and reviews how some established trends are likely to challenge its housing market in coming