Using the way of storytelling, this book examines the petitions of the migrants of a dam in China. With the intensive and thorough analysis of the unique logic behind the petitions, it explores the complex relationship between Chinese peasants and governments, where people may find the key to the mysteries of Chinese society.
Using the way of storytelling, this book examines the petitions of the migrants of a dam in China. With the intensive and thorough analysis of the unique logic behind the petitions, it explores the complex relationship between Chinese peasants and governments, where people may find the key to the mysteries of Chinese society.
Xing Ying is a professor in the School of Sociology, China University of Political Science and Law. His research interests lie in historical sociology, political sociology, social movements, etc.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface and acknowledgments. Notes on weights, measures, currency and abbreviations. List of Chinese terms. Personae PART I Introduction Chapter 1 Petitions as a China phenomenon PART II Leftover Problems Chapter 2 Leftover problems of the Dahe dam Chapter 3 'Demand an official explanation' Chapter 4 A flood of troubles PART III Bending the Rules Chapter 5 The working team enters the town Chapter 6 'Bring an accusation before the emperor' Chapter 7 The revolution of bending the rules PART IV Comprehensive Governance Chapter 8 Good guys and bad apples Chapter 9 'Let's go to eat steamed buns!' Chapter 10 'Time to lay down the law' PART V Conclusion Chapter 11 Peasants' petitions and the state's governance Notes. References. Index
Preface and acknowledgments. Notes on weights, measures, currency and abbreviations. List of Chinese terms. Personae PART I Introduction Chapter 1 Petitions as a China phenomenon PART II Leftover Problems Chapter 2 Leftover problems of the Dahe dam Chapter 3 'Demand an official explanation' Chapter 4 A flood of troubles PART III Bending the Rules Chapter 5 The working team enters the town Chapter 6 'Bring an accusation before the emperor' Chapter 7 The revolution of bending the rules PART IV Comprehensive Governance Chapter 8 Good guys and bad apples Chapter 9 'Let's go to eat steamed buns!' Chapter 10 'Time to lay down the law' PART V Conclusion Chapter 11 Peasants' petitions and the state's governance Notes. References. Index
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