The Politics of Rural Reform in China
State Policy and Village Predicament in the Early 2000s
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The book delves into the rural tax and fee reform in China, termed the "Third Revolution in the Countryside," which aimed to enhance social stability amid rising peasant protests. Through extensive interviews and documentary research, it explores the disparity between the reform's intentions and its actual outcomes, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of intergovernmental relations and the shifting relationship between the state and rural communities. This analysis offers valuable insights for those studying Chinese politics and governance.
