The Danwei

TRAMA

The danwei, or work unit, occupies a central place in Chinese society. To understand Chinese politics demands a better understanding of this system. This volume provides a systematic study of the danwei system and addresses a variety of questions from historical and comparative perspectives.

SOMMARIO

This book is designed to show readers how ethics can constrain improper behavior. To demonstrate the relationship of ethics to good government, the author presents high profile case studies that were selected for their notoriety and their ability to connect the reader to fundamental ethical questions. Themes of public interest, natural law, and rule of law provide a framework for the case studies, which include torture (Abu Ghraib), impeachment (Clinton), competence (FEMA), electoral violation (DeLay), and historical corruption (machine politics). The chapters discuss concepts that help to define responsible behavior in terms of behavior in elections, honesty and competence, and international law.

AUTORE

Xiaobo Lü, Elizabeth J. Perry

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780765600769
• Collana: Socialism and Social Movements
• Dimensioni: 9 x 6 in Ø 1.10 lb
• Formato: Brossura
• Illustration Notes: index
• Pagine Arabe: 270