Civil society Old image New observation

Author: John
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: "Civil Society," like "Market Economy" and "Rule of Law," has long been regarded in China—as well as in the broader socialist thought and communist movement—as a typical concept of bourgeois liberalism. In the eyes of many, adding the adjective "socialist" before these terms is somewhat like prefixing "wooden" to "iron" or "square" to "round"—merely a contradiction in terms, a logical error. The author of this book is a professor of political science at the University of Westminster, UK. By envisioning the prospects of "Civil Society," he attempts to guide readers into a completely new realm of thought: the development of "Civil Society" will alter people's perceptions of such matters as power, property, violence, politics, propaganda, democracy, and more, and the entire world will take on a fresh image as a result. This work is unique in theory, rich in imagination, and holds significant reference value for those interested in political science, media studies, sociology, and the trends of global political development.