Rural Democracy in China: The Role of Village Elections

He, B.

This book examines village democracy and the prospects of China's democratization. It explains how three key factors - township, economy and kinship - shape village democracy and account for rural variations. It considers the extension of village to township elections, the idea of a mixed regime and its impact on political development in China.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-10-19

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349369553

DOI: 10.1057/9780230607316

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 277