# Hundred Flowers Ser

The Involution book series, part of the Hundred Flowers Series, explores the complex socio-economic landscape of modern China. This collection of sociological research and historical accounts examines the intense pressures faced by a new generation navigating a post-miracle era. Through the lens of labor, economics, and social science, the series investigates how young people manage extreme educational competition, job exploitation, and rising familial expectations.

The series provides a detailed look at the systemic issues driving youth unemployment and social unrest in various Chinese cities. By documenting the lived experiences of those participating in recent uprisings, the Gonglao Collective presents a profound study of anxiety, ennui, and the struggle for agency during an economic crisis. These nonfiction works offer critical insights into the intersection of business, history, and the evolving social structures within contemporary Asia.

## Books in this series (2)

- Vol. 1 — [The Unmaking of the Chinese Working Class](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781836741367) (ISBN 9781836741367)
- Vol. 1 — [Involution](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9781836742951) (ISBN 9781836742951)

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