Regime Legitimacy in Contemporary China

by Thomas Heberer (editor), Gunter Schubert (Editor)

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 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

Genres: China

320 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2008

Reviews

[Observatorioglobalchina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to understand legitimizing strategies in current China, regarding a number of fields ranging from mass media to rural areas.