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Non-Governmental Organizations in Contemporary China : Paving the Way to Civil Society?

Non-Governmental Organizations in Contemporary China : Paving the Way to Civil Society? - Routledge Contemporary China Series

Hardback (11 Oct 2005)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Based on documentary materials including interviews with key players in China, this book charts the development of non-governmental and non-profit organizations in China from the late 1970s to the present day. It recounts how in the aftermath of the 1978 reforms that created a market economy and diversified interests and social life, new institutions and organizations outside of the state system increased dramatically in number, size and influence. These organizations, which barely existed before the reforms began in the late 1970s, carry out many social, economic and cultural tasks neglected by the government.

Qiusha Ma examines two key questions crucial to understanding the development of NGOs in China: First, is it possible under China's one-party state for non-governmental organizations to thrive and play important economic, social and political functions? And secondly, are NGOs facilitating the formation of a civil society in China?

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Book information

ISBN: 9780415369190
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 361.770951
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 241
Weight: 531g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 16mm