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The political economy of coal mine disasters in China: 'Your rice bowl or your life'

Authors :
Wright, Tim
Source :
The China Quarterly. Sept, 2004 Issue 179, p629, 18 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The conditions in coal mining industry with the worst health and safety performance and the causes for the high level of accidents are investigated. Until China's rural population has other better and safer ways to increase family incomes, the problem of coal safety will not be solved, thus risking their lives.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03057410
Issue :
179
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The China Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.124448746