Gathering contributions by leading social development scholars, this report offers a comprehensive description of the national development of cultural consumption in China. By comparing the annual growth of cultural consumption, GDP growth, per-capita income growth and savings growth, the authors reveal the disparity between urban and rural areas in terms of cultural consumption, as well as that between provinces. Based on an analysis of the status quo of cultural consumption in China, the book explores the road to a prosperous society and enhancing China's cultural development.

Analyzes in detail the current urban and rural cultural consumption demand situation in China Explores the standards adopted to measure the progress towards a prosperous society Discusses the objectives of China's cultural development

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General Report.- Analysis of the Years since 1991 and the Annual Evaluation of 2012.- Comprehensive Analysis and Evaluation.- The Specific Situations among Provinces.- The Specific Situations among Key Cities.