Understanding Chinese Politics
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:9th Nov '26
£155.00
This title is due to be published on 9th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£41.99(9781041173533)
This innovative textbook offers a fresh, thematic approach to understanding contemporary Chinese politics, moving beyond conventional narratives to provide students with both analytical frameworks and practical skills for navigating China's complex political landscape.
Combining rigorous scholarship with an accessible pedagogical design, the book equips students to critically engage with the political structures, debates, and global implications of China's governance system in an era defined by algorithmic information flows, media uncertainty, and shifting geopolitical tensions. Key Features include: • Case studies with global relevance that facilitate comparative analysis • Interactive simulation activities that bring theoretical concepts to life • AI-Check exercises developing critical evaluation of machine-generated content • Digital literacy tools for assessing information quality and media bias • "Apply Your Knowledge" sections connecting theory to practice • A comprehensive glossary of Chinese political terminology.
This volume requires no prior knowledge of Chinese politics, making it ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students in International Relations, Politics, Asian Studies, Security Studies, and related disciplines. It also serves as an invaluable resource for instructors new to teaching Chinese politics.
'It is more vitally important than ever to understand Chinese politics, yet there are too few books that allow western readers to interpret this complex and unfamiliar system. Chi Zhang’s textbook is a brilliant solution to that problem – intellectual clarity, excellent detail, and up to date assessments of factors such as AI. This is a powerful introduction to a crucial topic.'
- Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations, Harvard Kennedy School, USA
'This is a rare textbook which is both analytically sharp and classroom-tested. Moving beyond the analytical shortcuts provided by reductive labels, this textbook makes contemporary China intelligible without oversimplifying it. Chi Zhang blends rigorous political analysis with innovative pedagogy grounded in clear explanations, translation-literacy cards, comparative tables, and engaging simulations. The textbook’s AI-check exercises and instructor guidance help teachers build confidence while strengthening the critical thinking and digital literacy skills of students. This textbook provides the essential toolkit for understanding China in our algorithmic age.'
- Emilian Kavalski, Professor of International Relations at Tampere University, Finland
ISBN: 9781041166863
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214 pages