Contemporary Chinese Politics: An Introduction (Revised)

James C F Wang,Wang

ISBN 10: 0130819212 / ISBN 13: 9780130819215

Published by Prentice Hall January 1999, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Contemporary Chinese Politics: An Introduction (Revised)
• Publisher: Prentice Hall January 1999
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130819212
• ISBN 13: 9780130819215
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Used Good
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Synopsis

This comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date text provides facts and informationinterspersed with analysisin its examination of contemporary China and its political and economic developments.

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This comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date book provides information and analysis for a complete examination of contemporary China and its political and economic developments. Uses an accessible, informal writing style throughout. Focuses on institutional development and change. Completely revises Chapter 8 to include the reversion of Hong Kong in 1997 and Macao in 1999.Updates discussion on ideology to include Jiang Zemin's search for a unifying ideology now that he is the undisputed leader after Deng Xiaoping's death. In addition, it includes a new section on the law-making role of the National People's Congress, provides brief profiles of the new top leadership and discusses the new civil service system. For professionals who deal with China and/or Hong Kong often and need up-to-date information on the current political climate in China.