Why Is Social Justice Possible? : Social Justice Issues During China's Period of Transition / Zhongmin Wu.

Translator’s Note -- About the Translator -- About the Copyeditors -- Contents -- About the Author -- Chapter 1: What Kind of Just Society Do We Need? -- 1 We Need a Society in Which Everyone Shares and Benefits Universally -- 2 We Need a Society in Which Everyone Has Dignity -- 3 We Need a Society That Has Equality and Liberty -- 4 We Need a Society with Equal Opportunities -- 5 We Need a Society That Distributes According to People’s Contributions -- 6 We Need a Society with Functions to Perfectly Adjust -- 7 We Need a Developed and Just Society -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2: An Overview of Social Justice -- 1 The Basis of Social Justice -- 1.1 The Conceptual Basis -- The Idea of Freedom -- The Idea of Equality -- The Concept of Social Cooperation -- 1.2 The Practical Basis -- The Process of Modernization -- 2 Promoting the Market Economy -- 2.1 Enlightenment -- 3 Principles to Be Followed in Determining the Contents of Social Justice -- 3.1 The Principle That They Are a Reflection of History -- 3.2 The Principle That They Reflect Common Tendencies of Human Society Beyond Specific Periods -- 3.3 The Principle That They Should Fully Embody the Three Concepts of Equality, Freedom, and Social Cooperation -- 3.4 Priorities Among Specific Rules of Social Justice -- 4 Basic Rules of Social Justice

This book, 'Why is Social Justice Possible?' by Zhongmin Wu, explores the multifaceted issues of social justice during China's period of transition. It delves into the principles and ideologies underpinning social justice, examining concepts such as equality, liberty, and fairness, and their roles in achieving a just society. The author presents a detailed analysis of the evolution of these concepts in China, both before and after the reform and opening-up period. Wu argues for a society where opportunities are distributed equally, and contributions are rewarded fairly, emphasizing the importance of procedural justice and social cooperation. This scholarly work is aimed at researchers, policymakers, and academics interested in social justice and Chinese socio-economic transitions.

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