Beyond the Middle Kingdom Comparative Perspectives on China’s Capitalist Transformation
“Beyond the Middle Kingdom: Comparative Perspectives on China’s Capitalist Transformation” by Scott Kennedy, published by Stanford University Press on April 15, 2011, offers an in-depth examination of China’s capitalist transformation through various comparative lenses. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The book addresses the limitations of single-country studies on China, emphasizing the need for a broader perspective that includes comparisons with other nations.
Readers will find contributions from leading specialists in China’s political economy, showcasing the advantages of comparing China with countries such as France, Russia, Japan, and India. This approach sheds light on the People’s Republic in ways that traditional studies may overlook, allowing for a richer understanding of political theories and economic dynamics. The book aims to provide insights into globalization and comparative politics, making it a significant addition to the discourse on China’s unique position in the global landscape.
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This book breaks new ground by systematically examining China’s capitalist transformation through several comparative lenses. The great majority of research on China to date has consisted of single-country studies. This is the result of the methodological demands of studying China and a sense of the country’s distinctiveness due to its grand size and long history. The moniker Middle Kingdom, a direct translation of the Chinese-language word for China, is one of the most prominent symbols of the country’s supposed uniqueness.
Composed of contributions from leading specialists on China’s political economy, this volume demonstrates the benefits of systematically comparing China with other countries, including France, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India, Brazil, and South Africa. Doing so puts the People’s Republic in a light not available through other approaches, and it provides a chance to consider political theories by including an important case too often left out of studies.
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