Contents; Figures and Tables; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. Social Conflicts and Collective Resistance in China; 3. Obstacles to Successful Resistance in China; 4. Issue Linkage and Effective Resistance; 5. Social Networks and Effective Resistance; 6. The Power of Disruptive Collective Action; 7. The Limits of Disruptive Tactics: The Use of Violence; 8. Popular Resistance and Policy Adjustment; 9. Conclusion; Appendixes; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Summary
This book addresses the factors that determine the direct and indirect outcomes of collective resistance in contemporary China as well as the government's strategies to maintain social stability amid the numerous social conflicts
