Chinese politics and society
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Flemming Christiansen and Shirin M. Rai.
Contributors: Rai, Shirin.
Publisher: Prentice Hall/Harvester Wheatsheaf
Published: 1996
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 332
Subjects: China -- Politics and government -- 1949-; China -- Economic conditions -- 1949-; China -- Economic policy -- 1949-; China -- Social conditions -- 1949-
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 318-326) and index.

Gift of anonymous donor.