Chinese Perspectives on International Relations: A Framework for Analysis

by Gerald Chan

Based on primary sources and field research, this book is the first of its kind to probe into the Chinese mind set to see how they perceive international relations. It analyses the factors of power, Marxism, culture, and modernisation that shape the Chinese thinking on IR. It explores the Chinese understanding of the state and interstate relations, discusses the merits of an 'IR theory with Chinese characteristics', and assesses the problems and prospects of the development of international studies in China.

218 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Nate Hill]

An interesting perspective on China based on a summary of academic, military, and political elite literature. Although the book is academic in nature, it is well organized and easy to read.