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Life Expectations of the People

A Comparative Sociological Analysis of China and Russia

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Editors:
  1. Peilin Li

    1. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

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  2. M.K. Gorshkov

    1. Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS, Beijing, China

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  • Discusses China and Russia’s progress in modernizing society
  • Describes the construction of democracy and the rule of law
  • Offers a systematic analysis of the basic goals, content and action plans for the future of the two largest developing countries

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
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  2. Introduction 1: The Origin, Meaning and Analytical Framework of the Chinese Dream

    • Peilin Li
    Pages 1-8

  3. Introduction 2 Understanding of the “Ideal Society” in China and Russian

    • M. K. Gorshkov
    Pages 9-12

  4. Moving Towards a More Affluent Society

    • Di Zhu
    Pages 13-28

  5. Towards a Prosperous Society: Expectations and Reality

    • N. E. Tikhonova
    Pages 29-46

  6. Developing a Society of Stable and Secure Employment

    • I. O. Tyurina
    Pages 47-63

  7. Moving Towards a More Content Society in Life and Work

    • Chunling Li
    Pages 65-81

  8. Moving Towards a Harmonious Society with More Affluent Families

    • Yi Zhang
    Pages 83-97

  9. Towards a Society of Modern and Successful Families

    • Yu. P. Lezhnina
    Pages 99-116

  10. Moving Towards a More Equitable and Just Society

    • Wei Li
    Pages 117-139

  11. Towards Greater Equality and Justice

    • S. V. Mareeva
    Pages 141-155

  12. Towards a More Pluralistic Society: “I” and “We” in the Perception of the Population

    • L. M. Drobizheva
    Pages 157-172

  13. Towards a More Diversified and Integrated Society: Insights from Social Psychology

    • Yiyin Yang, Wenjun Gao
    Pages 173-198

  14. Moving Towards a Greener and More Beautiful Society

    • Yan Cui
    Pages 199-217

  15. Towards an Environmentally Sustainable Society

    • I. A. Khaliy
    Pages 219-228

  16. Moving Towards a More Corruption-Resistant Society

    • Lei Fan
    Pages 229-246

  17. Towards a Fairer and Less Corrupt Society

    • N. V. Latova, Yu. V. Latov
    Pages 247-261

  18. Moving Towards a Happier Society

    • Junxiu Wang
    Pages 263-283

  19. Towards a Happier Society in Russia

    • P. M. Kozyreva, A. E. Nizamova, A. I. Smirnov
    Pages 285-300

  20. Correction to: Life Expectations of the People

    • Peilin Li, M. K. Gorshkov
    Pages C1-C1
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About this book

This book compares the Chinese and Russian dreams, focusing on eight aspects: prosperity, affluence, family harmony, fairness and justice, diversity, green beauty, honesty and uprightness, and happiness.  Based on large-scale survey data combined with the corresponding sociological theory for analysis, it presents detailed information, compelling arguments, and well-founded conclusions, offering insights into the commonalities and differences between these two countries' dreams. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

    Peilin Li

  • Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS, Beijing, China

    M.K. Gorshkov

About the editors

LI Peilin Vice-president of CASS (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) Academic Member of CASS
Gorshkov Mikhail K  Director of the Institute of Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences,


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