| Description |
231 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Chinese conservatism : ostensive definitions -- The conservative space in Chinese thought -- The antipolitical tendency -- The affirmation of tradition -- Conservative nationalism -- Conservative populism -- Neoconservatism -- Conclusions |
| Summary |
"Conservative Thought in Contemporary China examines the evolution of conservative politics in China, which has become increasingly present following the death of Mao Zedong in 1978. Peter Moody traces the roots of conservatism through the imperial system, the Republican period, and the pre-Cultural Revolution People's Republic, all of which influence contemporary Chinese politics. The most direct programmatic form of conservatism has been neoconservative politics, which was formed during the Jiang Zemin regime and persists to the present day in a diluted version." |
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"This book demonstrates that conservative thought is a consequence of relatively broad cultural and economic liberty, China's resentment of American arrogance, and a fear of the social turmoil generated as a byproduct of liberal economic reforms. Moody critically analyzes the influence of antipolitics and traditional values on the current ideology of Chinese politicians and citizens. Conservative Thought in Contemporary China is an insightful text that will captivate those interested in Chinese studies and political theory."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [201]-221) and index |
| Subject |
Conservatism -- China.
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| SUBJECT |
China -- Politics and government -- 1976-2002. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024175
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China -- Politics and government -- 2002- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2004009498
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| LC no. |
2006034180 |
| ISBN |
9780739120460 paperback alkaline paper |
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0739120468 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780739109359 cloth alkaline paper |
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0739109359 cloth alkaline paper |
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