Unlike other economies, family businesses in China are greatly affected by the derived Confucian culture, excessive … historical legacy, devoted to patriarchal values and strong family-centered traditions. This volume explores the social … foundations and historical legacies of families, business families, and family businesses in China. It begins with an overview of …

1. Introduction -- 2. Household and Family -- 3. Family: economic, social, and educational functions -- 4 …. Characteristics of the Chinese family system -- 5. Society and family clans in modern China -- 6. Transformation of family clans in … modern China and the rise of family enterprises -- 7. The two cycles of development of family enterprises in modern China …