Strong Society, Smart State: The Rise of Public Opinion in China's Japan Policy

by James Reilly

The rise and influence of public opinion on Chinese foreign policy reveals a remarkable evolution in authoritarian responses to social turmoil. James Reilly shows how Chinese leaders have responded to popular demands for political participation with a sophisticated strategy of tolerance, responsiveness, persuasion, and repression--a successful approach that helps explain how and why the Communist Party continues to rule China.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231158068
• ISBN13: 9780231158060
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher