A Confucian constitutional order : how China's ancient past can shape its political future /
As China continues to transform itself, many assume that the nation will eventually move beyond communism and adopt a Western-style democracy. But could China develop a unique form of government based on its own distinct traditions? Jiang Qing--China's most original, provocative, and controvers...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, N.J. :
Princeton University Press,
2012.
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| Series: | Princeton-China series.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | As China continues to transform itself, many assume that the nation will eventually move beyond communism and adopt a Western-style democracy. But could China develop a unique form of government based on its own distinct traditions? Jiang Qing--China's most original, provocative, and controversial Confucian political thinker--says yes. In this book, he sets out a vision for a Confucian constitutional order that offers a compelling alternative to both the status quo in China and to a Western-style liberal democracy. A Confucian Constitutional Order is the most detailed and systematic |
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| Item Description: | Title from PDF title page (viewed on Oct. 24, 2012). English translation of materials from a workshop on Confucian constitutionalism in May 2010 at the City University of Hong Kong. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781400844845 (electronic bk.) 1400844843 (electronic bk.) |