Description: Civilising Citizens in Post-mao China : Understanding the Rhetoric of Suzhi, Paperback by Lin, Delia, ISBN 0367172631, ISBN-13 9780367172633, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Political discourse in contemporary China is intimately linked to the patriotic reverie of restoring China as a great civilisation, a dream of reformers since the beginning of the twentieth century. The concept and use of suzhi – a term that denotes the idea of cultivating a 'quality’ citizenship – is central to this programme of rejuvenation, and is enjoying a revival. This book therefore offers an accessible and comprehensive analysis of suzhi, investigating the underlying cultural, philosophical and psychological foundations that propel the suzhi discourse. Using a new method to analyse Chinese governance – one that is both historical and discursive in approach – th demonstrates how suzhi has been made into a political resource by the Chinese Communist Party-State, journeying from Confucianism to socialism. Ultimately, it asks the question: if we cannot rely on Western models of governance to explain how China is governed, what method of analysis can we use? Making use of over 200 Chinese-language primary sources, th highlights the link between suzhi and similar discourses in post-Mao China, including those centring on notions of 'civilisation’, 'harmonious society’ and the 'China dream'. As the first book to provide an in-depth study of suzhi and its relevance in Chinese society, Civilising Citizens in Post-Mao China will be useful for students and scholars of Chinese studies, Chinese politics and sociology.
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Book Title: Civilising Citizens in Post-mao China : Understanding the Rhetori
Number of Pages: 189 Pages
Publication Name: Civilising Citizens in Post-Mao China
Language: English
Publisher: Routledge
Subject: Ethnic Studies / General, General, Asia / China, Civics & Citizenship, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year: 2019
Item Weight: 10.4 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Delia Lin
Subject Area: Political Science, Social Science, History
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback
