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This final chapter discusses the contribution to social theory of the research into the use of guanxi to acquire school places described in this book. It compares the findings of this project with those that have been reported by other relevant research, and discusses their significance. The chapter goes on to discuss the theoretical implications of this project’s findings in relation to the key concepts of guanxi and social capital.

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Ruan, J. (2017). Conclusion. In: Guanxi, Social Capital and School Choice in China. Palgrave Studies on Chinese Education in a Global Perspective. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40754-8_9

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