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  • Social Protest in Contemporary China, 2003-2010

    Transitional Pains and Regime Legitimacy

    Series series China Policy Series
    China's economic transformation has brought with it much social dislocation, which in turn has led to much social protest. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the large-scale mass incidents which have taken place in the last decade. The book analyses these incidents systematically, discussing their nature, causes and outcomes. It shows the wide range of protests – tax riots, land and ... Read more

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  • Reviving Legitimacy

    Lessons for and from China

    Series series Challenges Facing Chinese Political Development
    The Chinese government has attempted to bolster its legitimacy as a political response to emerging social, cultural, political, economic, environmental challenges and crises experienced during market-oriented reforms and rapid modernization in China. However, contrary to the Western preference for liberal democracy and "procedural legitimacy," the Chinese government's attempt at bolstering ... Read more

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    The Political Impact of Market

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