
China's Political Order
Historical Origins, Institutions and Uncertain Future
Brill (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 15. October 2026
Book
Hardback
978-90-04-76579-5 (ISBN)
Description
China is emerging as an economic, political, and technological powerhouse, whose influence is increasingly felt worldwide. Today, China's economy and society are advanced and sophisticated, yet its autocratic political order does not resemble Western countries. China's transformation challenges many Western assumptions, from authoritarian adaptability and democratisation to innovation ability. It is essential to understand the basics of the Chinese political system, how it works, and why. Unlike many textbooks on Chinese politics, this book adopts a broader analytical perspective. It argues that a meaningful understanding of China requires clear distinctions between political order, political systems, political regimes, and the realities of day-to-day politics.
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Edition
approx. pp. viii, 376 pp.
Language
English
Place of publication
Leiden
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
ISBN-13
978-90-04-76579-5 (9789004765795)
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Mikael Mattlin,Ph.D., is Research Professor and Head of the Center on Global Orders and China (CORD) at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, as well as Adjunct Professor (Docent) at the University of Turku.
Lauri Paltemaa,Ph.D., is Professor of East Asian Politics and Contemporary History at the Centre for East Asian Studies, Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History and Political Science at the University of Turku.
Juha A. Vuori, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of International Politics in the Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History, and Political Science at the University of Turku.
Lauri Paltemaa,Ph.D., is Professor of East Asian Politics and Contemporary History at the Centre for East Asian Studies, Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History and Political Science at the University of Turku.
Juha A. Vuori, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of International Politics in the Department of Philosophy, Contemporary History, and Political Science at the University of Turku.