One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment

Name: One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment
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Book Synopsis: An intimate investigation of the world’s largest experiment in social engineering, revealing how its effects will shape China for decades to come, and what that means for the rest of the world. When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policy in 1980, they hoped curbing birth-rates would help lift China’s poorest and increase the country’s global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a population grown too old and too male, with a vastly diminished supply of young workers.

Mei Fong has spent years documenting the policy’s repercussions on every sector of Chinese society. In One Child, she explores its true human impact, traveling across China to meet the people who live with its consequences. Their stories reveal a dystopian reality: unauthorized second children ignored by the state, only-children supporting aging parents and grandparents on their own, villages teeming with ineligible bachelors, and an ungoverned adoption market stretching across the globe. Fong tackles questions that have major implications for China’s future: whether its “Little Emperor” cohort will make for an entitled or risk-averse generation; how China will manage to support itself when one in every four people is over sixty-five years old; and above all, how much the one-child policy may end up hindering China’s growth. Weaving in Fong’s reflections on striving to become a mother herself, One Child offers a nuanced and candid report from the extremes of family planning.

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Discover the astonishing truth behind China's most radical experiment in social engineering with One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment. This gripping investigation by Mei Fong delves deep into the repercussions of the one-child policy, revealing its profound impact on every facet of Chinese society. Uncover the hidden stories of unauthorized second children, only-children burdened with supporting aging relatives, and villages overrun by ineligible bachelors. As China bids farewell to this controversial policy after three decades, the nation is left grappling with the consequences of an aging population and dwindling workforce. Embark on a thought-provoking journey and explore the dark underbelly of the one-child policy, available now.

Prepare to be captivated by Mei Fong's eye-opening narrative as she takes you on a whirlwind tour across China, introducing you to the individuals directly affected by the one-child policy. This groundbreaking investigation unveils a dystopian reality that will leave you questioning the true cost of progress. Through Fong's personal reflections on her own journey to motherhood, she provides a unique perspective and a poignant look at the extremes of family planning. Don't miss out on this unparalleled glimpse into the world's largest experiment in social engineering. Get your copy of One Child today!

Are you ready to explore a world shaped by China's most radical experiment? Dive into the pages of One Child and uncover the hidden consequences of the one-child policy. Mei Fong's in-depth research provides a riveting account of the far-reaching effects of this social engineering experiment. Discover the challenges facing China as it grapples with a generation of entitled or risk-averse "Little Emperors." Delve into the implications of a rapidly aging population and the strain it places on the country's economic growth. One Child offers a nuanced and candid report that will leave you with a deeper understanding of China's past, present, and future. Order your copy now and join Mei Fong on this extraordinary journey!

Don't miss your chance to gain unparalleled insight into China's most significant social experiment. One Child by Mei Fong is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true consequences of the one-child policy. With a sharply analytical yet compassionate approach, Fong unveils the dark underbelly of a policy that ultimately hindered China's growth. Be prepared to be moved as you meet the individuals whose lives were forever altered by the one-child policy. Join the conversation and get your hands on a copy of One Child today!

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