Chinese Politics and Government: Power, Ideology and Organization

This text book is designed to provide a basic understanding of government and politics in China and will help students develop their conceptual ability to analyze and explain major issues in the politics of China, such as: ¿ What are the basic methodologies and theoretical controversies in the study of Chinese politics?¿ What are the nature and characteristics of Chinese politics and government? ¿ How did physical and climate conditions influence the political culture in China?¿ How has politics affected different spheres of Chinese society? ¿ Why has China opened itself to the outside world and embarked on reforms? ¿ What impact have the recent changes had on Chinese Society?¿ What is China¿s position and changing role in Asian and world affairs? ¿ Is China a ¿strategic partner¿ or ¿potential threat¿ to the United States? ¿ Is Chinese Communism coming to an end? Each chapter will provide questions for class discussions and exams and further reading suggestions, as well as a central box focusing on a complex key question. The book also features an internationally comparative chronology. Written by an experienced academic with professional experience within the Chinese Government, this text will provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of Chinese Politics.