Factory Girls by Leslie T. Chang
From Village to City in a Changing China
The book provides an insightful exploration into the lives of young women working in China's booming industrial cities. Through personal narratives and detailed observations, it delves into the challenges and aspirations of these factory workers, highlighting their resilience and determination to improve their circumstances. The narrative intertwines the broader socio-economic transformations occurring in China with the intimate stories of these women, offering a nuanced perspective on the impact of globalization and modernization on individual lives.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 420-440
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 2nd on 20 Best Chinese Non-Fiction Books of the 20th Century (Time Out Beijing )
- 10th on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- 100 Best Political Books (Guardian)