Statecraft and Society in China - by Frans Vandenbosch (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Grassroots politics in China is a topic where many are clueless and have a very different picture in mind.</p><p>This book will cut through the western picture of China. It invites the reader to take stock of a very different image of China. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Statecraft and Society in China. </strong>Chinese grassroots politics<strong>中国社会政经方略</strong><p>Edition 2021 - Frans Vandenbosch</p><p><br></p>The title of this book Statecraft and Society in China is a tribute to Cambridge professor Joseph Needham (1900 - 1995), a fellow of the Royal Society and the British Academy, for his life's work Science and Civilisation in China.<p><br></p><p>Grassroots politics in China is a topic where many are clueless and have a very different picture in mind driven by the Western Media. There are many ways they spread misinformation and mislead individuals. There's a myriad of books about top-level politics in China. Almost every week there's a new book published about Xi Jinping, his life, career and way of thinking or about Chinese politics, history, literature, language, the economy, trade, geostrategy and more. It is not too difficult to get a - often western - viewpoint on what's happening on at the top in China. Inside viewpoints, however, are somewhat rarer. English books or reports about what's going on at Chinese grassroots level are completely non-existent. As per our Western narrative, politics is decided in Beijing and is pressed through from the top to the bottom. At a grassroots level, there are only obedient and loyal followers, kneaded by a propaganda apparatus and kept under control by a censorship machine.This book will cut through that picture. It will break with the common assumptions; it invites the reader to take stock of a very different image of China. It will show what's really going on in China. How ordinary Chinese people engage in politics. How people's issues and concerns find their way through the system in new legislation. And how local neighbourhood committees contribute to a more harmonious society in China. It will show the unwavering, selfless commitment of thousands of Chinese people and politicians at grassroots level in local work- and in discussion groups. This book will also show how, in the past two decades, philanthropy with Chinese Characteristics has changed the world of charity in China.Some people will feel offended in reading this book. Although my writing style might be abrasive, it is not my intention to upset my readers. My goal for both China and the world is a harmonious society based on correct information. Before digging into the details of the grassroots movements in China, a basic understanding of the Chinese political system is required. We invite and challenge the - even occasional or chance - reader to broaden their understanding of China as a whole and its cultural and historical roots.</p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"This book depicts strong views, but is definitely not abrasive. Westerners who disagree will see this as biased, but it works both ways. They are biased too. It is certainly of great interest, especially to foreigners living in China and in other countries. I like the compact size of the chapters - not too long and involved."</p><p>Edwin Maher, CCTV anchor.</p><p><br></p><p>"Scientific accuracy, but written with passion and knowledge. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this as it is such an interesting topic" </p><p>Claire Cronshaw.</p><p><br></p><p>"Forget everything you have learned about China until you have read this book""To my knowledge, no other book reports in any detail about China at grassroots level. This book provides an altogether different picture of the heart of China, how ordinary people engage in politics" </p><p>Richard Winnington.</p><p><br></p><p>"I think your book is such a significant advance about grassroots politics in China that you should publish it as early as you can. In my judgement you have got the balance right. Best of luck with your book." </p><p>George Tait Edwards.</p><p><br></p><p>"I learned a lot of interesting details about the inner workings of the CPC's governance. 'Statecraft' shows how China's dynamic, participatory democracy directly benefits the people at the street level." </p><p>Jeff J. Brown, Author of The China Trilogy.</p><p><br></p><p>"I appreciate your vision and passion. Grassroots politics is indeed important for understanding China. And nicely designed and presented!" </p><p>Robert Lawrence Kuhn</p><br>
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