As part of the series "Socialism and Social Movements", this volume explores the conditions and prospects of China moving toward a type of developmental state.

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A significant contribution to both political theory and China studies, this volume provides a critical assessment of the past and future Chinese socialism.

Village China Under Socialism and Reform offers a comprehensive account of rural life after the communist revolution, detailing villager involvement in politica

At the start of the twenty-first century, China is poised to become a major global power. Understanding its culture is more important than ever before for weste