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200   $aThe Politics and Philosophy of Chinese Power: The Timeless and the Timely
210   $cLexington Books$d2016
210  1$aLanham :$cLexington Books,$d[2017]
215   $a1 online resource (vii, 297 pages)
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320   $aIncludes bibliographical references.
327   $aTimeliness: 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.
330   $aThis 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.
606   $aPolitical science
607   $aChina
615  0$aPolitical science
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