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Does democracy mean greater accountability and less corruption? Is press freedom a prerequisite for economic development? Should religious fundamentalists have a greater voice in government?
Comparative politics students will benefit from CQ Researcher's award-winning, non-partisan reporting that looks at today's most important problems, ranging from democratization and regime change to policies on immigration, welfare, and religion. Each essay identifies key players, explores what's at stake, and shows how past and current developments impact the future. Reports include maps, charts, a chronology, and a yes/no feature box.
The Graying Planet
The Graying Planet
The Fahua Home for the Aged in Shanghai is full to overflowing. Tiny rooms are filled with three to four residents lying in beds crammed so tightly together that they touch. There's hardly room for anyone to walk in.
The tight squeeze is a source of continual surprise to Qing Zhuren, the manager. Traditionally, Chinese elders could depend on their children or grandchildren to take care of them in old age. But decades of strict ...