R. James Ferguson, Rosita Dellios

The Politics and Philosophy of Chinese Power

The Timeless and the Timely

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Produktbeschreibung

This book examines the politics, philosophy, and history of Chinese power, focusing on social, strategic, and diplomatic trends that have shaped China for over three thousand years. By probing political and philosophical trends, it provides an alternative analysis for the rise of contemporary China.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Dezember 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 655g
• ISBN-13: 9780739192948
• ISBN-10: 0739192949
• Artikelnr.: 45995823

Autorenporträt

R. James Ferguson is director of Bond University's Centre for East-West Cultural and Economic Studies and assistant professor of international relations at the Faculty of Society and Design. Rosita Dellios is associate professor of international relations at Bond University.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Timeliness: Using the Past to Change the Present Chapter 2
Embracing Shi: The Timely Configuration of Power as Skilful Means Chapter 3
Imperial Stratagems:The Polycentric Mediation of Power Chapter 4 The Use
And Abuse of Nationalism: Empowering the Republic? Chapter 5 People's
Party, People's Army: The Dialectics of Revolution Chapter 6 From
Comprehensive National Power to Competitive Regionalism Chapter 7 Unicorns
and Dragons - The Search for Chinese Strategic Culture