Under communism, China in the past two decades has experienced profound structural and cultural change. One of the primary devices the Chinese elite have resorted to for affecting change is the institution of hsiao-tsu (small groups) and political rituals of criticism and self-criticism. In spite of their significance, hsiao-tsu and the associated political rituals have not been systematically studied. Martin Whyte's is the first systematic sociological study of this vitally important institution in contemporary China and fills severals gaps in our knowledge
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First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: viii, 271 pages 25 cm. Subjects: Since 1949; Communism China; Communist self-criticism; Small groups ; Case studies; Political customs and rites China; Small groups; China Politics and government 1949-1976; Political rites and customs China. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 424297
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