Basic Theories of Contemporary Political Science

Author: Wang Huiyan
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Publish Date: 2003-04-02
Features: This book is guided by Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, and the Theory of Deng Xiaoping. It addresses some important theoretical issues in contemporary international and domestic political science, based on multiple thematic lectures for graduate students. The entire book consists of 10 interconnected topics, primarily discussing four aspects: (1) In the topics "On Marxist Theory of Democracy and Rule of Law" and "State Power and Ethnic Issues," innovative discussions on the fundamental theories of Marxist state power are presented in the context of contemporary development. (2) In the topics "Reflections on China's Political System Reform," "Socialist Market Economy and State Macro-Control," and "Marxist Epistemology and Scientific Decision-Making," theoretical explorations are conducted on important issues that have emerged in the political domain during China's modernization process. (3) In the topics "On the Political Domination System," "Political Development Theory," and "Political Culture," important theoretical developments in Western political science are analyzed, along with the presentation of Marxist perspectives on these issues. (4) In the topic "On the Development of Contemporary Chinese Political Science," the evolution of Chinese political science since the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee is summarized, emphasizing the need for future development to deeply study Deng Xiaoping's theory and adhere to the correct direction of political science advancement. This book grasps the fundamental theoretical issues of contemporary political science, helping to enhance graduate students' ability to conduct theoretical research and analyze practical problems.