Collective Democracy Political and Legal Reform in China |
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| Author:
| Shih, Chih-Yu |
| ISBN: | 978-962-201-827-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1999 |
| Publisher: | Chinese University of Hong Kong, The
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $32.00 |
Book Description:
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The author finds "collective democracy" as practiced in the People's Republic of China a departure from the Western norm. It does not purport to enhance individual human rights; rather, it aims at preserving and promoting a sense of community so that no one will be neglected in the process of political development and social reform and that there will be no self-centered boundaries separating members within the society. The book allows readers to appreciate and to develop a deeper...
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The author finds "collective democracy" as practiced in the People's Republic of China a departure from the Western norm. It does not purport to enhance individual human rights; rather, it aims at preserving and promoting a sense of community so that no one will be neglected in the process of political development and social reform and that there will be no self-centered boundaries separating members within the society. The book allows readers to appreciate and to develop a deeper understanding of legal and political reforms being undertaken inside China.