The Sinews of State Power
Author | : Juan Wang |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780190605735 |
ISBN-13 | : 0190605731 |
Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Sinews of State Power written by Juan Wang and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on original fieldwork, The Sinews of State Power seeks to understand continuous rural instability in China despite national reforms in the post-2000s. It offers a fresh perspective by revisiting the fundamental components of a capable government - a coherent and robust local leadership - and tracing its rise and demise since the Maoist era.