02074oam 2200421z- 450 991081743970332120240806182600.00-7391-9295-7(MiAaPQ)EBC4777085(CKB)3710000001009505(VLeBooks)9780739192955(EXLCZ)99371000000100950520170109d2016 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierThe Politics and Philosophy of Chinese Power: The Timeless and the TimelyLexington Books2016Lanham :Lexington Books,[2017]1 online resource (vii, 297 pages)1-4985-4885-7 0-7391-9294-9 Includes bibliographical references.Timeliness: using the past to change the present -- Embracing shi: the timely configuration of power as skilful means -- Imperial stratagems -- the polycentric mediation of power -- The use and abuse of nationalism: empowering the republic? -- People's party, people's army: the dialectics of revolution -- From comprehensive national power to competitive regionalism -- Unicorns and dragons: the search for Chinese strategic culture -- Conclusion: dance of the giants: avoiding conflict in the 21st century -- Appendix: five philosophies.This book examines the politics, philosophy, and history of Chinese power, focusing on social, strategic, and diplomatic trends that have shaped China for over three thousand years. By probing political and philosophical trends, it provides an alternative analysis for the rise of contemporary China.Political scienceChinaPolitical science320.95101Ferguson R. James1695877Dellios Rosita1705068N$TBOOK9910817439703321The Politics and Philosophy of Chinese Power: The Timeless and the Timely4182495UNINA