Overview
- Is the first comprehensive study of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in English
- Relies primarily on Chinese Marxist scholarship
- Explains carefully how China’s socialist system has developed and how it works
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This book covers the whole system of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, dealing with Deng Xiaoping’s theory, the socialist market economy, a moderately well-off (Xiaokang) society, China’s practice and theory of socialist democracy, human rights, and Xi Jinping’s Marxism. In short, the resolute focus is the Reform and Opening-Up.
Socialism with Chinese Characteristics is one of the most important global realities today. However, the concept and its practice remain largely misunderstood outside China. This book sets to redress such a lack of knowledge, by making available to non-Chinese speakers the sophisticated debates and conclusions in China concerning socialism with Chinese Characteristics. It presents this material in a way that is both accessible and thorough.
Socialism with Chinese Characteristics is one of the most important global realities today. However, the concept and its practice remain largely misunderstood outside China. This book sets to redress such a lack of knowledge, by making available to non-Chinese speakers the sophisticated debates and conclusions in China concerning socialism with Chinese Characteristics. It presents this material in a way that is both accessible and thorough.
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Front Matter
Reviews
“Socialism with Chinese Characteristics: A Guide for Foreigners is an excellent title because Boer’s analysis is indeed for those who study China from a Western perspective. His examination of the progression of socialism in China certainly provides a useful tool for scholars who seek a deeper understanding of the complexities of Marxism.” (Brandon Hamilton, H-Net Reviews, h-net.org, April, 2026)
“This is an excellent book. It is analytical, thoughtful, well researched and sensitive … . The knowledge and understanding the author shows are vast, and the sources he has used are extensive and appropriate. Considering the complexity of the subject, the written style is easy to follow. In short, this book has all the hallmarks of good scholarship. … Boer’s is a splendid book that deserves success. It is a real contribution to the literature in an important field.” (Colin Mackerras, Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences, June 21, 2021)
“Truthful to its title, the book is a guide to Chinese socialism, both comprehensive and incisive … most importantly, as a framework and guide for social practice. … For those who wonder whether China is still socialist or suspect that Chinese Communist Party abandoned Marxism, the book provides a lot of material on which to base their answers. In fact, anyone who wants to engage seriously and extensively with ‘socialism with Chinese characteristics’ should read the book.” (Tamara Prosic, socialistchina.org, June 20, 2021)
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Roland Boer is a professor in the School of Marxism Studies at Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China. Among numerous works on Marxism and philosophy, he has published the five-volume work, The Criticism of Heaven and Earth. In 2014, it was awarded the Isaac and Tamara Deutscher Memorial Prize. He has recently completed Friedrich Engels and the Foundations of Socialist Governance (to be published in Chinese by Renmin University Press).
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
Book Subtitle: A Guide for Foreigners
Authors: Roland Boer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1622-8
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: History, History (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-16-1621-1Published: 28 April 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-16-1624-2Published: 29 April 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-1622-8Published: 27 April 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 316
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 2 illustrations in colour
Topics: History of China, History of Economic Thought/Methodology, Political Economy/Economic Systems, Critical Theory