Table of Contents

Not Misreading Oneself; China's 1+1 > 2; The Rise of a Civilizational State; The Rise of a Development Model; The Rise of a New Political Discourse; The End of the End of History.

Reviews

It provides analytical and original interpretations of the Chinese model of economic and political development. Thus, the interesting and easy way in which the book deals with the topic allows anyone interested in the subject to gain a wider and deeper understanding of the Chinese world and its possible global impact on future generations. -- Recent Publications "Recent Publications"

Few scholars from the mainland are as urbane, connected and savvy as Zhang Weiwei. The book's central idea is that China is different from other nation states. There is some merit to this. Unlike the politically diffuse civilisations of Europe, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. -- South China Morning Post "South China Morning Post"

That book offers a vigorous summary of the 'China model' theory, which holds that China can successfully meld authoritarian government with a capitalist-style economy. (Section titles include 'The China Model May Win Out' and 'Political Reform, the Chinese Way'). It depicts China's rise as the rise of a civilization - something bigger than a nation -- Didi Kirsten Tatlow "The New York Times:The Risks of Taking China's Helm"