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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction: Ideas and China’s Transformation
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Contemporary Chinese Political Thought
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Intellectual Discourse on Critical Issues
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“The book provides a comprehensive and profound analysis of the ideational factors in contemporary Chinese politics. … The book will interest students of a number of academic disciplines, including Chinese politics, political theory, and political philosophy. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above.” (X. Li, Choice, Vol. 53 (7), March, 2016)
“This book is by far the most comprehensive and thorough study of contemporary Chinese political thought. … The author has done a marvelous job in presenting the five main intellectual discourses in China. His analysis enhances our understanding of Chinese political development and contributes to the existing literature on Chinese political theory in a significant way. It is a timely publication that will help policymakers, researchers and students of China studies to understand the role of ideas in China’s reform.” (Baogang Guo, Journal of Chinese Political Science, Vol. 21, 2016)
<“He Li’s book is an excellent primer … presented in an easy and readable style that displays a good teacher’s gift for explaining in a simple manner without losing either substance or nuance. … This book must be a required reading for all students of political science and economics everywhere and not just for students of China. … There are tables interspersed throughout the text, summarising and comparing complex arguments of the various schools … .” (Jabin T. Jacob, China Report, Vol. 52 (4), 2016)
'By far the most comprehensive and thorough study of contemporary Chinese political thought. Readers will benefit tremendously from Li's profound insight and critical analysis on the ideas shaping dramatic transformation in post-Mao's China.' Baogang Guo, Dalton State University, USA
'The most up-to-date analysis of the ideational factor in Chinese politics. The author provides a sharp delineation of various schools of political thought that are shaping China's political future. It is vital for understanding the contemporary China, especially the Xi Jinping era.' Baohui Zhang, Lingnan Univerisity, Hong Kong
'A valuable guide to understanding the political change and economic reform with significant consequences for not only China but also the global community. This book will enlighten readers on the puzzles of democratic challenge, market reform, and legitimacy crisis.' Guoli Liu, College of Charleston, USAAuthors and Affiliations
About the author
He Li is Professor of Political Science at Merrimack College, USA. His books include From Revolution to Reform: A Comparative Study of China and Mexico (2003), Sino-Latin American Economic Relations (1991), and Chinese Labyrinth: Exploring China's Model of Development (co-edited with Baogang Guo, 2011). He is also the series editor of the Modern Chinese Thinkers series.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Political Thought and China’s Transformation
Book Subtitle: Ideas Shaping Reform in Post-Mao China
Authors: He Li
Series Title: Politics and Development of Contemporary China
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137427816
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Intern. Relations & Development Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2015
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-42780-9Published: 15 April 2015
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-49123-0Published: 15 April 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-42781-6Published: 07 April 2015
Series ISSN: 2946-2355
Series E-ISSN: 2946-2363
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 208
Topics: Asian Politics, Political History, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Asian History, Political Theory