Civil Society in China and Taiwan: Agency, Class and Boundaries

by Taru Salmenkari

Book Overview

The concept of 'civil society' has often been used as a devise for differentiating China from other cultures. Though sometimes portrayed as a growing phenomenon, Chinese civil society is frequently said to be non-existent. Definitional deficiencies have, therefore, led to both a simplification and a narrow appreciation of societal developments in China.

By examining various forms of activity, such as NGOs, residential movements, and alternative...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367209195
• ISBN13: 9780367209193
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"