Monday, September 19, 2011

China's Opening Society: The Non-state Sector And Governance (china Policy Series) - Zheng Yongnian And Joseph Fewsmith

china's opening society: the non-state sector and governance (china policy series) - zheng yongnian and joseph fewsmith
china's opening society: the non-state sector and governance (china policy series) - zheng yongnian and joseph fewsmith

'Zheng Yongnian and Joseph Fewsmith have assembled an impressive collection which makes an important contribution to Chinese studies and to broader political science debates on the multiple sources and dimensions of non-state sector development, local governance and deliberative democratic initiatives. Many chapters will provide invaluable sources to scholars researching these issues and the volume will undoubtedly prove to be an important supplement to the expanding literature on NGOs in contemporary China.' - Michael S. Lenihan, The China Quarterly, 196, December 2008

'The volume offers no groundbreaking findings.  Thus, for those who are deeply familiar with the state of civil society development in China, this volume will not advance their understanding.  It is also unlikely to appeal to historians and anthropologists because the chapters were written by political scientists for students of contemporary Chinese politics.  Yet, the essays do identify the salient issues for this area of Chinese politics and society.  The volume thus can serve as an introduction to undergraduate students, but the instructor is strongly recommended to make careful decisions about the essays to be assigned.' - John Tai

"This book is a valuable addition to the similar, existing collection on the market.  It is insightful, up to date, and well documented.  Each essay is furnished with notes, and some of the essays are supported with tables.  This book is an important scholarly account of the transformations and complexities of civil society in China.  Occasionally, authors express different views and conclusions; however, they represent a good example of academic debate.  The sound arguments and suggestions supported by documentation make this volume insightful and convincing.  China's Opening Society is an excellent read for students, instructors, scholars, policy makers, and professionals specializing in political science, the Chinese politics, public policy, and NGOs in China.  As a special discussion of the development of civil society in China as a solution to the challenges of the transforming Chinese society, this volume can be used as a reading text for graduate courses in regional and cultural studies." - Peter Yang, China Review International: Vol. 15, No. 4, 2008

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