| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 297 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Timeliness: using the past to change the present -- Embracing shi: the timely configuration of power as skilful means -- Imperial stratagems -- the polycentric mediation of power -- The use and abuse of nationalism: empowering the republic? -- People's party, people's army: the dialectics of revolution -- From comprehensive national power to competitive regionalism -- Unicorns and dragons: the search for Chinese strategic culture -- Conclusion: dance of the giants: avoiding conflict in the 21st century -- Appendix: five philosophies. |
| Summary |
This book examines the politics, philosophy, and history of Chinese power, focusing on social, strategic, and diplomatic trends that have shaped China for over three thousand years. By probing political and philosophical trends, it provides an alternative analysis for the rise of contemporary China. |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
Political science -- China -- Philosophy.
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Political science. |
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China. |
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Philosophy. |
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China -- Politics and government.
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Politics and government. |
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China -- Foreign relations.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Essays. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- General. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- National. |
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International relations. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Reference. |
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Diplomatic relations. |
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Political science -- Philosophy. |
| Added Author |
Dellios, Rosita, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Politics and philosophy of Chinese power. Lanham : Lexington Books, [2017] 9780739192948 (DLC) 2016044792 |
| ISBN |
9780739192955 (ebook) |
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0739192957 |
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9780739192955 (electronic) |
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9780739192948 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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0739192949 |
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