Xiaobo Thomas Bernstein (17 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Cambridge University Press hardcover in dust jacket, 2003, 1st edition, unused and carefully stored, No marks/tears or other defects; as New/Fine. We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble-wrap the book and ship it in a BOX with delivery confirmation/tracking.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. pp. 308.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. xviii + 282.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 282 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

orig.boards Minor rubbing. An ink mark to bottom page-edge. VG., dustwrapper. 24x15cm, xviii,282 pp., Bindign edge rubbed. "The financial burden imposed upon the Chinese farmer by local taxes has become a major source of discontent in the Chinese countryside and a worrisome source of political and social instability for the Chinese government. Bernstein and Lü examine the forms and sources of heavy, informal taxation, and shed light on how peasants defend their interests by adopting strategies of collective resistance (both peaceful and violent). Bernstein and Lü also explain why the central government, while often siding with the peasants, has not been able to solve the burden problem by instituting a sound, reliable financial system in the countryside. While the regime has, to some extent, sought to empower farmers to defend their interests - by informing them about tax rules, expanding the legal system, and instituting village elections, for example, these attempts have not yet generated enough power from 'below' to counter powerful, local official agencies" - publisher's description. Minor rubbing. An ink mark to bottom page-edge. VG., dustwrapper.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 308 2:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 308.

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book provides the first, in-depth English study of the problem of aggressive taxation by local governments in China and explains how this has played a large role in the development gap between urban and rural areas and in the disaffection of a large pr.…

Gebunden. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. This book provides the first, in-depth English study of the problem of aggressive taxation by local governments in China and explains how this has played a large role in the development gap between urban and rural areas and in the disaffection of a large pr.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. xviii + 282 Illus.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. xviii + 282.