This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the political history of China, the contemporary political system, and important policy areas such as the environment, population management, and public health. It is an accessible introduction written by leading China experts, suitable for students and those interested in understanding the political developments of the emerging world power.
Contents
The book is clearly structured in four parts:
- Modern political history: from the fall of the last imperial dynasty through Mao Zedong to the economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping and the current phase under Xi Jinping.
- Political system of the People's Republic of China: ideology of the Communist Party, structure and dynamics of the political system, law and legal reforms, and economic transformation.
- Important current political themes: rural changes, urban challenges, culture, environment and climate change, public health, population policy, and internet politics.
- Politics at China's borders: Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Target audience and language
This fourth, thoroughly updated edition is in English and suitable for higher education, scientific research, and self-study. It helps readers gain insight into the functioning of the Chinese political system and the challenges for the future.
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