{"title":"Bruce J. Dickson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Bruce J. Dickson, a distinguished scholar in the field of political science. Specialising in the complexities of Chinese governance and political dynamics, Dickson has carved out a unique niche within the realm of \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e. His insightful analyses and comprehensive research offer readers a deeper understanding of China's political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find pivotal works such as \u003cem\u003eThe Party and the People\u003c\/em\u003e, where Dickson explores the intricate relationship between the Chinese Communist Party and its citizens. This analysis sheds light on the government's approach to maintaining stability and control, while simultaneously engendering citizen support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Dickson's works is characterised by rigorous scholarship and a profound ability to distil complex political themes into accessible narratives. Whether you are a student of political science, a professional in the field, or simply a curious reader eager to understand global political dynamics, Bruce J. Dickson's books are invaluable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Dickson's authoritative works to gain insights into the ever-evolving interactions between the party and the populace in modern-day China.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-party-and-the-people-by-bruce-j-dickson-9780691186641","title":"The Party and the People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1949, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has maintained unrivalled control over the country, persisting even in the face of economic calamity, widespread social upheaval, and violence against its own people. Yet the party does not sustain dominance through repressive tactics alone - it pairs them with surprising responsiveness to the public. \u003ci\u003eThe Party and the People\u003c\/i\u003e explores how this paradox has helped the CCP endure for decades, and how this balance has shifted increasingly toward repression under the rule of President Xi Jinping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving into the tenuous binary of repression and responsiveness, Dickson illuminates numerous questions surrounding the CCP's rule: How does it choose leaders and create policies? When does it allow protests? Will China become democratic? Dickson shows that the party's dual approach lies at the core of its practices - repression when dealing with existential, political threats or challenges to its authority, and responsiveness when confronting localised economic or social unrest. The state answers favourably to the demands of protesters on certain issues, such as local environmental hazards and healthcare, but deals harshly with others, such as protests in Tibet, Xinjiang, or Hong Kong. With the CCP's greater reliance on suppression since Xi Jinping's rise to power in 2012, Dickson considers the ways that this tipping of the scales will influence China's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBringing together a vast body of sources, \u003ci\u003eThe Party and the People\u003c\/i\u003e sheds new light on how the relationship between the Chinese state and its citizens shapes governance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Party and the People\u003c\/i\u003e provides a wonderfully clear-eyed look at how the CCP has reinvented itself since 1989.' - Jeffrey Wasserstrom, \u003ci\u003eMekong Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDickson's book gives a useful overview of the various bodies that run China and the party's involvement in them. He also surveys a series of important questions, such as why the CCP doesn't like civil society or religious groups. He is especially strong on the issue of nationalism, which many foreign observers assert is growing in China, especially among young people. 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The state answers favourably to the demands of protesters on certain issues, such as local environmental hazards and healthcare, but deals harshly with others, such as protests in Tibet, Xinjiang, or Hong Kong. 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