Workers and change in China: resistance, repression, responsiveness: by Manfred Elfstrom, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics, 2021, 200 pp., £ 75.00 (hardback), ISBN: 9781108831109; $ 80.00 USD (Adobe eBook Reader), ISBN: 9781108924450

"Workers and Change in China: Resistance, Repression, Responsiveness" by Manfred Elfstrom is a comprehensive and innovative book that examines worker resistance and industrial relations in China. The author explores the state's response to labor issues and grievances, noting that while some scholars highlight the difficulties faced by Chinese workers, others argue that workers have experienced improved labor rights and benefits. The book bridges the gaps between different perspectives and provides potential avenues for future research. It focuses on the labor and social changes in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta, providing case studies and theoretical frameworks to understand labor control mechanisms. The book concludes with a discussion on the role of elite politics in labor politics and its implications for the Chinese economy, society, and politics. Overall, it is a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers. [Extracted from the article]