Steven P. Feldman argues that Chinese political culture, based on the core principle of small group loyalties, is inherently unstable, resulting in an ongoing tendency for leaders to concentrate power in order to accomplish their goals. He examines this trend in Xi Jinping's regime through the concept of pre-totalitarianism.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Pre-Totalitarianism: Gateway to the Supersense
Chapter 2: The Chinese Political System: A Literature Review
Part II: Field Data Analysis
Chapter 3: Patterns in Chinese Politics
Chapter 4: Management and Governance
Chapter 5: Censorship
Chapter 6: Vicissitudes in Dictatorial Control
Chapter 7: Political Change
Chapter 8: Mao and the Cultural Revolution as Models
Chapter 9: Factions Today
Chapter 10: Parade, Party, and President Xi