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Solving The Mystery Of Guanxi-A Sociological Explanation Of Social Exchange And Social Networking In Guanxi Practice, Sara Zhang Abramson
Solving The Mystery Of Guanxi-A Sociological Explanation Of Social Exchange And Social Networking In Guanxi Practice, Sara Zhang Abramson
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Guanxi, loosely defined as "inter-personal relations" or "personal connections," is one of the key socio-cultural concepts in understanding Chinese society. This thesis presented a theoretical examination of the Chinese socio-cultural concept of guanxi. By using a broad survey of the available literature, this thesis established the following points: Social structures shape and define the development of guanxi practice in Chinese society. Guanxi relationships are based on the social exchange of gifts and favors in dyadic or multi-stranded social networks. While following the general rules of reciprocity found in social exchange, guanxi exchange is also governed by the internalized social norms …
An Examination Of The Possible Consolidation Of African American Political Power Through Selective Migration, Brian Dean Abramson
An Examination Of The Possible Consolidation Of African American Political Power Through Selective Migration, Brian Dean Abramson
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This study examined whether African Americans could consolidate political power through a migration into a specific state or set of states in sufficient numbers to establish a voting majority within that state. In order to examine the feasibility and efficacy of this strategy, a variety of factors were reviewed, including the historical context leading to the current situation; the political benefits to be derived from the control of a state; and the population and migration patterns of African Americans. The results indicated that this strategy could succeed in providing significant substantive and symbolic political benefits to the African American community, …