{"product_id":"civilising-citizens-in-post-mao-china-1","title":"Civilising Citizens in Post-Mao China","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolitical discourse in contemporary China is intimately linked to the patriotic reverie of restoring China as a great civilisation, a dream of reformers since the beginning of the twentieth century. The concept and use of \u003ci\u003esuzhi\u003c\/i\u003e – a term that denotes the idea of cultivating a ‘quality’ citizenship – is central to this programme of rejuvenation, and is enjoying a revival. This book therefore offers an accessible and comprehensive analysis of \u003ci\u003esuzhi\u003c\/i\u003e, investigating the underlying cultural, philosophical and psychological foundations that propel the \u003ci\u003esuzhi\u003c\/i\u003e discourse. Using a new method to analyse Chinese governance – one that is both historical and discursive in approach – the book demonstrates how \u003ci\u003esuzhi\u003c\/i\u003e has been made into a political resource by the Chinese Communist Party-State, journeying from Confucianism to socialism. Ultimately, it asks the question: if we cannot rely on Western models of governance to explain how China is governed, what method of analysis can we use? Making use of over 200 Chinese-language primary sources, the book highlights the link between \u003ci\u003esuzhi\u003c\/i\u003e and similar discourses in post-Mao China, including those centring on notions of ‘civilisation’, ‘harmonious society’ and the 'China dream'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the first book to provide an in-depth study of \u003ci\u003esuzhi\u003c\/i\u003e and its relevance in Chinese society, \u003ci\u003eCivilising Citizens in Post-Mao China\u003c\/i\u003e will be useful for students and scholars of Chinese studies, Chinese politics and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256582000984,"sku":"9780367172633","price":61.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780367172633.jpg?v=1777520714","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/civilising-citizens-in-post-mao-china-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}