Associations and the Chinese State: Contested Spaces: Contested Spaces Contributor(s): Unger, Jonathan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765613255 ISBN-13: 9780765613257 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2009 Click for more in this series: Contemporary China Books |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Ngos (non-governmental Organizations) - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | Intergovernmental Organizations |
Dewey: 369.095 |
LCCN: 2008006672 |
Series: Contemporary China Books |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 8.8" L (1.20 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2009 pg. 147 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What role do Chinese popular associations play in the expansion of civil society and democratization? Under Mao few associations were permitted to exist, while today over 200,000 associations are officially recognized. Are they important foundations of civil society, or vehicles for state corporatism and control? In this book leading China specialists examine an interesting range of associations, from business associations to trade unions, to urban homeowners associations, women's groups against domestic violence, and rural NGOs that develop anti-poverty programs. The contributors find different important trends underway in different parts of China's economy and society. Their findings are nuanced, insightful - and often not what might be expected. |
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