Century of Change

Focusing on the urban changes that took place under the market economy after 1978 and beyond, the book addresses the demolition of courtyard houses in Beijing's old city, the relocation of low-income families from the old city, the government's role regarding housing in the city, and residential segregation in Beijing.

Concentrandu-se asupra schimbarilor urbane care au avut loc sub economia de piata dupa 1978 si nu numai, cartea abordeaza demolarea caselor din curtea din orasul vechi din Beijing, relocarea familiilor cu venituri mici din orasul vechi, rolul guvernului in ceea ce priveste locuintele in oras , si segregarea rezidentiala la Beijing.