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Author Lampton, David M

Title Following the leader : ruling China, from Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping / David M. Lampton
Published Berkeley : University of California Press, 2013
Table of Contents
 List of Illustrations and Tablesix
 Acknowledgmentsxi
 Introduction1
1.Evolution in the Revolution13
pt. ONE CHINA, A WIDE-ANGLE VIEW 
2.Governance and Leadership47
3.Policy Making78
4.The World108
pt. TWO CHINA, AN UP-CLOSE VIEW 
5.Nightmares139
6.Soldiers and Civilians165
7.Negotiation Chinese Style192
 Conclusion: Driving beyond the Headlights219
 Appendix: The Interviews and Interviewing in China233
 Notes247
 Index281

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Contents Evolution in the revolution -- China, a wide-angle view -- Governance and leadership -- Policy making -- The world -- China, an up-close view -- Nightmares -- Soldiers and civilians -- Negotiation Chinese style
Summary With unprecedented access to Chinese leaders at all levels of the party and government, best-selling author David Lampton tells the insider story of China's political elite from their own perspectives. Based on over five hundred interviews, Following the Leader offers a rare glimpse into how the attitudes and ideas of those at the very top have evolved over the past four decades. Here China's rulers explain their strategies and ideas for moving the nation forward, share their reflections on matters of leadership and policy, and discuss the challenges that keep them awake at night. We le
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Political leadership -- China
Political culture -- China
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Essays.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- National.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Reference.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- General.
Political culture
Political leadership
Politics and government
SUBJECT China -- Politics and government -- 1976-2002. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85024175
China -- Politics and government -- 21st century
Subject China
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780520957398
0520957393