Rethinking Chinese Politics

Joseph Fewsmith

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Cambridge University Press
17 June 2021

History; Asian history; Middle Eastern history; Politics & government; Comparative politics

Understanding Chinese politics has become more important than ever. Some argue that China's political system is 'institutionalized' or that 'win all/lose all' struggles are a thing of the past, but, Joseph Fewsmith argues, as in all Leninist systems, political power is difficult to pass on from one leader to the next. Indeed, each new leader must deploy whatever resources he has to gain control over critical positions and thus consolidate power. Fewsmith traces four decades of elite politics from Deng to Xi, showing how each leader has built power (or not). He shows how the structure of politics in China has set the stage for intense and sometimes violent intra-elite struggles, shaping a hierarchy in which one person tends to dominate, and, ironically, providing for periods of stability between intervals of contention.

By: Joseph Fewsmith
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9781108926607
ISBN 10: 1108926606
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 17 June 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joseph Fewsmith is Professor of International Relations and Politics Science, Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University.

Reviews for Rethinking Chinese Politics

'In this compelling new book, Joseph Fewsmith questions how much Chinese politics has changed in recent decades. Not as much as most China watchers think, is his answer. His challenge to the conventional wisdom about China is sure to provoke debate for years to come.' Bruce Dickson, George Washington University 'Rethinking Chinese Politics is a refreshing reexamination of many long-held assumptions about Chinese elite politics. By focusing on the core Leninist institutions of the Chinese system, Fewsmith provides an original and deeply insightful framework illuminating the critical drivers of change in Chinese politics and policy in post-Mao China.' Minxin Pei, Claremont McKenna College