Governance and politics of China

Over the last 20 years of the 20th century, change in China has been breathtaking.

Reform has affected every facet of life and has left no policy and institution untouched.

How did China move from being one of the most isolated nations to being a major international player?

Written by a leading academic authority who has also lived and worked in China, this text provides a thorough introduction to these changes and to all aspects of politics and governance in post-Mao China.