Land Commodification and Rural Transformation in China: The Political Economy of Land Reform

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Renhao Yang

Land Commodification and Rural Transformation in China

The Political Economy of Land Reform

Renhao Yang

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Routledge
09 October 2025

Development studies; Human geography; Rural planning; Civil engineering, surveying & building

This book explores the market-oriented experiment of rural collective operational construction land in China, revealing how land commodification shapes rural transformation through complex interactions between state and collective actors.

It provides a nuanced understanding of land commodification processes and their impacts on rural development. Through empirical case studies and an actor-centered analytical approach, the book unpacks state-led policy experimentation and village collectives’ diverse responses in rural China.

This book is intended for scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students in human geography, rural studies, development studies, political economy, and China studies, as well as policymakers and practitioners involved in land governance and rural development.

By: Renhao Yang
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781041074458
ISBN 10: 104107445X
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 09 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Renhao Yang is a lecturer at the School of Geographical Sciences, Southwest University, China, and holds a PhD in Human Geography from KU Leuven, Belgium. His research lies at the intersection of political economy, land governance, and rural transformation in contemporary China. His publications include articles in the Journal of Peasant Studies, Journal of Rural Studies, and Geoforum, and he has served as a reviewer for several international journals in rural sociology and geography