The Theory of Chinese Modernization

Zhongmin Wu, YU Jianping, HE Jun

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Palgrave Macmillan
22 December 2024

Social issues & processes; Social theory; Social welfare & social services; Regional government

This open access book explores China's unique path to modernization, highlighting its journey from ancient civilization to modern society. It examines China's efforts from the mid-19th century's internal and external struggles to its contemporary economic achievements. The book covers historical, social, and economic aspects, emphasizing the balance between autonomous development and global integration. It explains how China has adapted and refined its modernization principles over time. The book is ideal for academics, researchers, and students in sociology, political science, and economics, as well as policymakers and professionals in international development. The content is accessible yet detailed, catering to both new and seasoned scholars. With insightful analysis and practical implications, the book is a significant contribution to the study of modernization and social development.

By: Zhongmin Wu
Translated by: YU Jianping, HE Jun
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: Singapore
Edition: 2025 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9789819780655
ISBN 10: 9819780659
Pages: 481
Publication Date: 22 December 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"1. What Does Modernization Signify?.- 2. New Trends in Modernization.- 3. The ""V-Shaped"" Evolutionary Trajectory of Modernization in Modern and Contemporary China.- 4. Planning and Modernization in China.- 5. The Multiplicative Effects of China's Modernization.- 6. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Late Development.- 7. Valuable Historical Heritage and China's Modernization.- 8. The Evolution and Issues of China's Elite Groups.- 9. The Synergistic Interaction between Chinese Modernization and Global Modernization.- 10. Adverse International Factors Facing China’s Modernization and the Countermeasures.- 11. Social Justice and the Modernization of China."

Zhongmin Wu, born in 1959 in Qingdao, China, is a distinguished scholar holding the title of First-Class Professor at the National Philosophy and Social Sciences of China. He serves as a leading expert at the Expert Research Center of the Party School of the Central Committee of CPC and is also a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

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The Theory of Chinese Modernization

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