Chinese Politics and Society: An Introduction - Softcover

Christiansen, Flemming

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013354656X ISBN 13: 9780133546569

Publisher: Routledge, 1996

Synopsis

An introduction to Chinese Politics which provides an accessible overview of the structures and dynamics of Chinese politics today. Concentrating on the era since 1949, the text takes a look at politics in the widest sense, analysing political institutions within the crucial broader context of Chinese history and the pressures of social, economic and cultural changes.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This wide-ranging and comprehensive text provides an analysis of the fundamental structures and dynamics of Chinese politics today. It does so by examining the historical and cultural context, political ideas and organization, and socio-economic relations that were crucial in the formation and reform of the People's Republic of China in the wider context of China's international position. The book has a multi-disciplinary approach to Chinese politics. The core chapters of the book address important issues of concern to readers interested in Chinese politics and society: China's economic reforms, the developments of its political system, its demographic and environmental problems, gender relations, and China's growing presence in the international arena. These issues are analysed by critically examining the available Western interpretations of the Chinese political system, as well as providing access to the Chinese constructions of these issues. The organization of the book makes it an extremely accessible text with a strong use of pedagogy throughout. It includes illustrative boxes, tables, figures, glossaries of key terms and annotated further reading. This book is intended for undergraduate students of politics, sociology, history, development and Chinese language.

About the Author:

Flemming Christiansen is a lecturer in East Asian Studies at the University of Leeds.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 013354656X
• ISBN 13: 9780133546569
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 358