The rise of China, and of labor protest, from 1978 to 2010 -- Who speaks for China's workers? : an introduction to the ACFTU and the labor NGOs -- How did the New Deal resolve the American "labor question"? : bringing a comparative lens in focus -- Can China regulate its way out of labor unrest?...

In this comparative work, Dorothy J. Solinger examines the effects of global markets on the domestic politics of major states, emphasizing the tensions and compromises between the working class and their political leaders in the face globalization.