China's Revolutions and Intergenerational Relations

Counters the notion that traditional family patterns are weakened by forces such as economic development and social revolutions. China has experienced wrenching changes on both the economic and the political fronts, yet from the evidence presented here the tradition of filial respect and support for aging parents remains alive and well.

Revolutiile si relatiile intergenerationale ale Chinei combate notiunea larg acceptata conform careia tiparele familiale traditionale sunt slabite de forte precum dezvoltarea economica si revolutiile sociale. China a cunoscut schimbari puternice atat pe frontul economic, cat si pe cel politic, totusi, din dovezile prezentate aici, traditia respectului filial si a sprijinului acordat parintilor in varsta ramane vie si bine. Baoding si date comparative din Taiwanul urban, autorii examineaza problemele care modeleaza relatiile dintre copiii chinezi adulti si parintii lor in varsta.