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Hegemonic Transformation (PDF) explores the profound shifts in China’s economic landscape following the pivotal reforms initiated in 1978. Framed through the lens of Gramsci’s concept of a top-down passive revolution, the book delves into how, over three decades, the role of the Chinese state has transitioned from coercively directing this passive revolution to fostering a framework of capitalist hegemony.
This insightful work highlights the labor law system as a crucial apparatus through which the Chinese party-state seeks to garner acceptance from the working class for the ruling capitalist elite’s ethnopolitical dominance. The complexities of the labor law framework have engendered a dual hegemonic impact on both capital-labor relations and state-labor dynamics, articulated through four pivotal mechanisms. However, the effects of these intricacies manifest in varying degrees among China’s migrant workforce. While affirmative workers actively endorse the leadership of the ruling class, others—ranging from the ambiguous and indifferent to the outright critical—have only offered passive agreement, while radical workers actively reject any form of consent.
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“Hegemonic Transformation stands as a significant scholarly contribution to the field of Chinese labor studies. It adeptly tackles the complicating paradox of labor in contemporary China—namely, the stark contrast between rampant labor violations and the establishment of sophisticated labor laws. This book not only shines a light on existing issues but also opens new pathways for research in this arena.” — Ivan Franceschini, The China Journal, Vol. 81, Jan 2018
“Hui’s work is an essential addition to the discourse surrounding civil society, labor politics, and the legal reform landscape in China. Through her rigorous theoretical analysis, she offers valuable insights into the ongoing question of why Chinese workers often acquiesce to their own exploitation. This book should be on the reading list of anyone interested in these critical social dynamics.” — Eli Friedman, The China Quarterly, Vol. 234, June 2018
“The intricate details and thorough analysis present a multifaceted view of how Chinese migrant workers connect with, challenge, or distance themselves from the state-imposed legal structures. The arguments presented are convincing and thought-provoking, enriching our understanding of the complexities within Chinese labor politics and the broader political economy of the Chinese market. Hegemonic Transformation is a vital contribution to the literature and is essential reading for scholars aiming to grasp the nuances of labor relations in China.” — Lu Zhang, Global Labour Journal, Vol. 9 (03), September 2018
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By engaging with these critical themes, Hegemonic Transformation not only enriches our comprehension of the complexities of labor relations in China but also challenges readers to consider the broader implications of these dynamics in the global context.
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