Regime Legitimacy in Contemporary China: Institutional Change and Stability Contributor(s): Heberer, Thomas (Editor), Schubert, Gunter (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415466644 ISBN-13: 9780415466646 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2008 Annotation: Using in-depth case studies of a wide-range of political, social and economic reforms in contemporary China this volume sheds light on the significance and consequences of institutional change for stability of the political system in China. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - General - Political Science | American Government - Legislative Branch - Political Science | American Government - General |
Dewey: 320.951 |
LCCN: 2008006921 |
Series: Routledge Contemporary China |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.40 lbs) 320 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Using in-depth case studies of a wide-range of political, social and economic reforms in contemporary China this volume sheds light on the significance and consequences of institutional change for stability of the political system in China. The contributors examine how reforms shape and change Communist rule and Chinese society, and to what extent they may engender new legitimacy for the CCP regime and argue that authoritarian regimes like the PRC can successfully generate stability in the same way as democracies. Topics addressed include:
Exploring the possibility of legitimate one-party rule in China, this book is a stimulating and informative read for students and scholars interested in political science and Chinese politics |