China's Political System

by June Teufel Dreyer

First published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Genres: Politics, China, Nonfiction, Academic

400 pages, Paperback

First published February 3, 2014

Reviews

[Conor · Rating 2 out of 5]

Amazed that a book of this scope and density can get away with citing absolutely zero sources. Presents a good overview of China’s political system, but there are so many narrative examples that could have been made up — who can tell when they are not referenced to any source? And each section is a bit dense/obtuse in terms of its discussion of themes. I don’t think this is a great book to use to gain an foundational understanding of China’s political systems, which is what I intended the book for.

[Nir Haramati · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive, if a bit long winded. Recommended as entry, wide-scope look at China in the 20th century.

[Doniyor Odilov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book, but sometimes it misses the bigger picture and just goes into paragraphs of description without any analysis. Not sure how to describe this feeling.

[Macario]

After reading the first four chapters, I have found this book to be very insightful and interesting. A textbook should be insightful but I don't always find the majority of textbooks to be interesting. I will have to reserve further judgment until a later date. Update: This was one of the most interesting books I have utilized in a college class.

[Aaron Dennis · Rating 3 out of 5]

if you seriously want to gain a clear understanding of China's socio-political history, pick up the newest edition of this book and dive in! seriously, it took me a few weeks to work through it, but cover to cover this was a terrific read and invaluable reference.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually have the Fourth Edition.

Very technical read but a good introductory guide to opaque world of the Chinese central government.

[Jon-David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very readable analysis of China's history and current political system.