Civilising Citizens in Post-Mao China: Understanding the Rhetoric of Suzhi by De

Description: Civilising Citizens in Post-Mao China by Delia Lin This book is the first to offer an accessible and comprehensive analysis of suzhi and critical analysis of this predominant discourse in China. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 – the book 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, the book 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. Author Biography Delia Lin lectures at the School of Social Sciences at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Her research interests include political thought, governance, ideology and discourse. Table of Contents PrefaceA Note on Translation and TransliterationList of Tables and Figures1 Introduction 2 The Confucian Legacy of Suzhi 3 The Paradigm of Suzhi: Transformational Citizenship 4 Manufacturing Suzhi: from Mini to Mighty 5 The Wenming-Suzhi-Hexie-Zhongguo Meng Continuum: the Process of Pan-politicisation 6 Suzhi Jiaoyu: a Word that Succeeds and a Policy that Fails 7 ConclusionAppendix: Research Design for Chapter 4Index Details ISBN0367172631 Author Delia Lin Pages 189 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 0367172631 ISBN-13 9780367172633 Publication Date 2019-01-17 Format Paperback Subtitle Understanding the Rhetoric of Suzhi Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 306.0951 Affiliation University of Adelaide, Australia Imprint Routledge Language English UK Release Date 2019-01-17 AU Release Date 2019-01-17 NZ Release Date 2019-01-17 Series Routledge Contemporary China Series Illustrations 5 Tables, black and white; 23 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 24 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9781138218673 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139856982;

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