China's Communist Party: Atrophy and Adaptation Contributor(s): Shambaugh, David (Author), Brinley, Joseph (Other) |
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ISBN: 0520260074 ISBN-13: 9780520260078 Publisher: University of California Press OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: Few issues affect the future of China--and hence all the nations that interact with China--more than the nature of its ruling party and government. In this timely study, David Shambaugh assesses the strengths and weaknesses, durability, adaptability, and potential longevity of China's Communist Party (CCP). He argues that although the CCP has been in a protracted state of atrophy, it has undertaken a number of adaptive measures aimed at reinventing itself and strengthening its rule. Shambaugh's investigation draws on a unique set of inner-Party documents and interviews, and he finds that China's Communist Party is resilient and will continue to retain its grip on power. "Copub: Woodrow Wilson Center Press" |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Communism, Post-communism & Socialism - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties - Political Science | World - General |
Dewey: 324.251 |
LCCN: 2007046834 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.90 lbs) 256 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese - Cultural Region - Asian |
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Publisher Description: Few issues affect the future of China--and hence all the nations that interact with China--more than the nature of its ruling party and government. In this timely study, David Shambaugh assesses the strengths and weaknesses, durability, adaptability, and potential longevity of China's Communist Party (CCP). He argues that although the CCP has been in a protracted state of atrophy, it has undertaken a number of adaptive measures aimed at reinventing itself and strengthening its rule. Shambaugh's investigation draws on a unique set of inner-Party documents and interviews, and he finds that China's Communist Party is resilient and will continue to retain its grip on power. Copub: Woodrow Wilson Center Press |