Chapter One The Long Process of Urbanization 1
Prosperity and Civilization in Ancient Chinese Cities 2
The Rise of Modern Industrial and Commercial Cities 9
The Tortuous Path of the PRC's Urbanization Drive 17
Acceleration of the Urbanization Process in Post-reform China 21
Prospects of China's Urbanization 34
Chapter Two Builders of Modernized Cities 37
Sweat and Contribution 38
Bewilderment and Growth 46
Change and Vision 58
Chapter Three Changes in the Hukou System 73
Barriers That Need to Be Broken Through 74
No Return 85
Strengthening of Top-level Design 97
Chapter Four Urbanization of Farmers 111
Surging Tides of Migrant Workers 112
The Dream of Settling Down in the City 117
Improving the Quality of Life for Migrant Workers 127
Chapter Five Distribution of Proceeds from Value-added Land 139
Termination of the“Land for Development”Model 141
Land Empowerment-Seeking a Breakthrough in the Exploration Process 146
Comprehensive Land Management-from Regionalized to Centralized Approach 155
Distribution of the Proceeds of Value-added Land-Sharing the Benefits of Prosperity Through Competition 166
Land Reform and Urbanization 172
Chapter Six Leaving Home for Jobs Close to Home 177
The High Cost of Home Leaving 178
Recurrence of Leaving Home for Jobs Close to Home 185
Local Urbanization 191
Chapter Seven Integration of Urban and Rural Development 203
Let Farming Become a Decent Career Choice 204
Let the Farmers'Property Increase in Value 214
Equal Pay for Equal Work 222
Realize People-oriented Urbanization 229