Rural Origins, City Lives: Class and Place in Contemporary China
In Rural Origins, City Lives, Roberta Zavoretti investigates the profound effects of rural-to-urban migration on class formation and spatial belonging in contemporary China. Drawing on detailed fieldwork, the book reveals how migrants negotiate their identities amid the country's swift urbanization, offering fresh perspectives on social change and inequality in modern society.
About This Book
Rural Origins, City Lives examines the dynamics of class and place in contemporary China, focusing on the experiences of individuals transitioning from rural to urban environments.
The book delves into how these migrations shape social identities and economic opportunities in rapidly urbanizing societies.
Through ethnographic insights, it highlights the tensions and adaptations that define modern Chinese social structures.
Roberta Zavoretti provides a nuanced analysis of how place influences class mobility and personal narratives in today's China.
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