Chinese Politics Step by Step: From Dynasties to the CCP - China’s Political History & Modern Power Structures and Policies
Chinese Politics Step by Step: From Dynasties to the CCP - China’s Political History & Modern Power Structures and Policies (Step By Step Subject Guides) by Michael Lynch, Mae Wang
English | November 9, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DML7K7MN | 144 pages | PDF | 2.06 Mb
English | November 9, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0DML7K7MN | 144 pages | PDF | 2.06 Mb
Discover China’s political history and modern structures in Chinese Politics Step by Step. This unique, reader-friendly book guides you from the ancient dynasties to today’s Communist Party-led system, providing a complete overview of the philosophies, transformations, and policies that define China. Whether you’re a student, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about China’s influence, this book offers important, nuanced insights to one of the world’s most complex political landscapes.Key Highlights
- Historical Foundations: Learn about the core philosophies like Confucianism and Legalism that have shaped China’s social hierarchy, governance, and state-building strategies.
- Dynastic Politics: Discover how the rise and fall of dynasties—from the Qin to the Qing—established political cycles and introduced enduring concepts like the Mandate of Heaven.
- Modern Political Shifts: Explore China’s transition from the imperial system to a republic, and then to communism under the CPC (aka CCP), following key figures and movements that redefined China.
This book provides both depth and clarity, covering key periods and themes without requiring prior knowledge of Chinese history or politics. Each chapter builds a cohesive understanding of how ancient concepts connect to today’s policies, presenting China’s complex political landscape step by step.What You’ll Learn:
- Chapter by Chapter Journey:
- Foundations of Chinese political philosophy, from Confucius’s ideals to Legalism’s role in state control.
- Major dynastic transformations and how each dynasty contributed to today’s China.
- Foreign influences and their impacts, including the Opium Wars and early 20th-century reforms.
- Core Topics:
- Rise of Communism: Understand the factors that led to the CPC’s victory and Mao Zedong’s lasting impact.
- Reforms of Deng Xiaoping: Insight into the market-oriented changes that boosted China’s global presence.
- Modern Structure: A look into today’s government structure, the role of the CPC, and how policies are shaped and enforced.
- Insightful Analyses:
- How China balances centralization with local governance.
- Key challenges in contemporary China, including economic, environmental, and demographic pressures.
- China’s foreign policy evolution, from isolation to the Belt and Road Initiative, and its impact on global relations.
- Students of history, politics, and international relations
- Readers interested in understanding China’s journey to becoming a global superpower
- Anyone curious about the link between ancient Chinese philosophy and modern political strategies
- Confucian Philosophy
- Legalism
- Mandate of Heaven
- Dynastic Cycles
- Imperial Bureaucracy
- Local Governance
- Social Hierarchies
- Republican Era
- May Fourth Movement
- Rise of Communism
- Maoist Ideology
- The Long March
- The Great Leap Forward
- Cultural Revolution
- Market Reforms
- Deng Xiaoping’s Policies
- Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
- Modern Government Structure
- National People’s Congress
- Judiciary and Legal System
- Media and Censorship
- Ethnic Minorities
- Belt and Road Initiative
- Environmental Challenges