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On October 1, 2009, the People's Republic of China (PRC) celebrated the 60th anniversary of its founding. And what an eventful and tumultuous six decades it had been. During that time, under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), China was transformed from one of the world's poorest countries into the world's fastest growing major economy, and from a weak state barely able to govern or protect its own territory to a rising power that is challenging the United States for global influence.Over those same years, the PRC also experienced the most deadly famine in human history, caused largely by the actions and inactions of its political leaders. Not long after, there was a collapse of government authority that pushed the country to the brink of (and in some places actually into) civil war and anarchy.Today, China is, for the most part, peaceful, prospering, and proud. This is the China that was on display for the world to see during the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The CCP maintains a firm grip on power through a combination of popular support largely based on its recent record of promoting rapid economic growth and harsh repression of political opposition. Yet, the party and country face serious challenges on many fronts, including a slowing economy, environmental desecration, pervasive corruption, extreme inequalities, and a rising tide of social protest.Politics in China is an authoritative introduction to how the world's most populous nation and rapidly rising global power is governed today. Written by leading China scholars, the book's chapters offers accessible overviews of major periods in China's modern political history from the midnineteenth century to the present, key topics in contemporary Chinese politics, and developments in four important areas located on China's geographic periphery: Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Politics in China: An Introduction, Second Edition'? A: The book provides an authoritative introduction to the governance of China, exploring its political history, key contemporary issues, and developments related to regions like Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Politics in China: An Introduction, Second Edition' is William A. Joseph, a leading scholar on Chinese politics.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 576 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: 'Politics in China: An Introduction' is published in its second edition.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 11, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Chinese politics? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for readers new to Chinese politics, providing clear overviews of major historical periods and contemporary issues.
- Q: Does the book cover historical events in China? A: Yes, it offers accessible overviews of significant periods in China's political history from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
- Q: Are there discussions on current challenges facing China in this book? A: Yes, the book addresses several contemporary challenges facing China, including economic issues, environmental concerns, and social protests.
- Q: Is this book considered a reliable academic resource? A: Yes, it is authored by leading scholars and is recognized as a credible resource for understanding modern Chinese politics.