What is the main subject of Involution?

Involution provides a first-hand account of the youth unemployment uprisings in China in 2022, exploring how young people navigate economic crisis and social pressures.

Who is the author of Involution?

The book is written by the Gonglao Collective.

What kind of research is used in this book?

The book is based on extensive research and interviews with young people in various cities across China.

Hundred Flowers Ser

A first-hand account of the youth unemployment uprisings that swept China in 2022.

Reading guide

This is Volume 1 of the Hundred Flowers Ser.

The book uses interviews to document the lived experiences of young people navigating job searches, exploitation, and social pressures during China's economic shifts.

Description

The Hundred Flowers Ser provides a deep dive into the shifting social and economic landscapes of modern China. Through rigorous research and direct testimony, this series explores the complex realities of a generation navigating the aftermath of China's economic miracle.

Focusing on critical issues like labor, social science, and economic crisis, these works offer a detailed portrait of the struggles, agency, and resilience of people facing systemic pressures. It is an essential read for those interested in Asian history and contemporary sociology.

Books in this Series

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The Unmaking of the Chinese Working Class

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Involution

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