Governing China – From Revolution Through Reform College ed - Hardcover

Lieberthal, Kenneth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 039396714X ISBN 13: 9780393967142

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co., 1995

Synopsis

This analysis of recent political events in China uses the history of the country to illustrate the shaping of the People's Republic of China, revealing one of the world's largest and least-visible political systems. From the ideological tensions and personal rivalries among the ruling octogenarians to the far-reaching political change that has already taken place outside Beijing, the text describes the impact of Mao - in particular through the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution - and the efforts of Deng Xiaoping to reform the Maoist system. The book concludes by considering the issues challenging the political system, including: succession at the top; economic policy and trade issues; Hong Kong, Tibet and relations with the other world powers; human rights; environmental degradation; and population control.

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About the Author

Kenneth Lieberthal is Distinguished Fellow and Director for China at the William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan. He has extensive experience in China and has been a senior advisor on China affairs on the National Security Council. Professor Lieberthal is the author of many books on Chinese politics and a long-time teacher of the Chinese politics course at Michigan.

Synopsis

Looks at the history of Chinese government from the original imperial system to the current communist government, and describes some of the challenges China faces in the future.

Edition details

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039396714X
• ISBN 13: 9780393967142
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 526