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The Transformation of the Japanese Left
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 140.00This book examines the transition within the Japanese party system that has seen the demise of ?the old socialists?, the Japan Socialist Party, and in its place, the emergence of the Democratic Party of Japan as the leading opposition party. Sarah Hyde has produced an original book which looks at the intra-left (non-communist) opposition party manoeuvrings during... more...
Patron-Client Politics and Elections in Hong Kong
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 145.00The study of patron-client politics is new to the study of Hong Kong political science. This book examines whether patron-client relations are critical to the electoral victory of candidates; how the political elites cultivate support from clients in order to obtain more votes during local elections; and tests the extent to which whether patron-client... more...
The Rise of Japanese NGOs
Taylor and Francis 2009; US$ 138.00Over the past two decades, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have exploded in number and emerged as a new force in international and transnational politics. Why, however, do some countries nonetheless have more active NGO sectors than others? Using the case of Japan, this book uncovers patterns of convergence and divergence in levels of... more...
East Asia?s New Democracies
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 49.95This collection brings us up-to-date on the contemporary situations in the new democracies of East Asia, and debates on the prospect of introducing liberal democracy to this part of the world. The chapters cover a wide range of cases, including in-depth examination of China, Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, and broad comparisons of Malaysia,... more...
Overseas Chinese, Ethnic Minorities and Nationalism
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 130.00Elena Barabantseva looks at the close relationship between state-led nationalism and modernisation, with specific reference to discourses on the overseas Chinese and minority nationalities. The interplay between modernisation programmes and nationalist discourses has shaped China?s national project, whose membership criteria have evolved historically.... more...
Party vs. State in Post-1949 China
Cambridge University Press 1997; US$ 33.00Comprehensive analysis of a very important issue in contemporary China: the tensions between the Communist Party and state institutions. more...
Mysticism and Kingship in China
Cambridge University Press 1997; US$ 37.00Surveys over four thousand years of Chinese civilisation through an examination of the relationship between kingship and mysticism. more...
The Modern Chinese State
Cambridge University Press 2000; US$ 33.00First book to examine systematically the evolution of the Chinese state. more...
The Civil Service in Hong Kong
Hong Kong University Press 1998; US$ 48.00The civil service has made significant contribution to the development of Hong Kong. Over the years, this institution has been exposed to challenges emanating from the rapidly changing environment. The preparation for Hong Kong's integration with China was a major accomplishment for the civil service. more...
Functional Constituencies
Hong Kong University Press 2006; US$ 80.00The book provides detailed information on: the relevant law of functional constituencies, their place in the Basic Law and with respect to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, their history, a full list of functional constituencies and the size and make-up of their electorates including how certain major companies may control large... more...









