Few countries have had more turbulent politics in the twentieth century than China. Although China's unprecedented stability and prosperity in the 1980s gave ho

Providing a base for the understanding of current Chinese politics, this book offers historical and cultural perspectives on the origin and rise of Chinese Comm

This unique book offers the readers a ring-side seat to watch the drama of Chinese politics as it is experienced by the players themselves. It provides an oppor

Eight distinguished China specialists provide broad-gauged, original essays that attempt to explain the dynamics of contemporary Chinese politics by analyzing t

This analytic overview of contemporary Chinese politics focuses on six major themes: agriculture, urban life and industry, law and policing, intellectuals, wome