Год выпуска: 2007 Автор: James Mann Издательство: Страниц: 144 ISBN: 0670038253
Описание
From The New York Times bestselling author of Rise of the Vulcans , an exploration of Chinese authoritarianism and Western capitalism In The China Fantasy , bestselling author James Mann examines the evolution of American policy toward China and asks, Does it make sense? What are our ideas and hidden assumptions about China? In this vigorous look at China's political evolution and its future, Mann explores two scenarios popular among the policy elite. The Soothing Scenario contends that the successful spread of capitalism will gradually bring about a development of democratic institutions, free elections, independent judiciary, and a progressive human rights policy. In the Upheaval Scenario, the contradictions in Chinese society between rich and poor, between cities and the countryside, and between the openness of the economy and the unyielding Leninist system will eventually lead to a revolution, chaos, or collapse. Against this backdrop, Mann...
