LEADING SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA

"The book is valuable, first, because the author has an impressive knowledge of Chinese political thought. The author cuts through the sometimes bewildering and unfounded speculation of pundits and commentators to provide readers with critical views concerning China's reform: views originating within China itself. The range of primary source materials used in this study is truly incredible. The author's analyses incorporate the intellectual influences on Chinese politics from within and outside of China. Second, the book is well organized, with each of its eight chapters focusing on one of the eight major schools of political thought. With engaging depth, the book offers a richly conceived guide to each of the sets of beliefs animating contemporary intellectual discourse and explains how each camp addresses salient issues in China's transformation. Readers will benefit from the author's insights and critical analysis on the ideas shaping modern China's dramatic transformation."