Urban Village Renovation - The Stories of Yangcheng Village

This book addresses the mystery and diversity of urbanization in China, especially with regard to urban villages. The 'village in the city' is a unique social phenomenon in the process of Chinese urbanization. A local village society composed of deep-rooted social networks linked by blood, geography, folk beliefs, and folk customs is the outcome of a complex social process, which is accompanied by changes in property rights, restructuring of social networks, and conflicting benefits and values. The end of the village is the epitome of social transformation, and for China as a whole, this change may take a very long time to complete. This book includes various examples of and stories on urban villages, offering readers a wealth of insights into the phenomenon and its significance. 


Peilin Li is Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Member, Senior Researcher, and Doctoral Supervisor. He is also a Member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Member of the Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council, a Member of The National 'thirteen-five' Planning Expert Committee, Convenor of the Sociology Group of the National Social Science Fund Awards Committee, etc.