Chinese Political Elites in the Context of Chinese Political Thought and Political History Volume 1 (1840 –1978)

Authors : Tuğrul Keskin

Pages : 218-220

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :The book Chinese Political Elites in the Context of Chinese Political Thought and Political History by Can Ulusoy offers an in-depth examination of China\\\'s political elites, focusing on the historical and intellectual frameworks that shaped their actions and ideologies from 1840 to 1978. By drawing comparisons to similar processes in Turkish political history, Ulusoy seeks to understand China\\\'s modern political developments. The book provides a comprehensive study of the evolution of political elites in China, spanning from the late Qing Dynasty to the early years of Deng Xiaoping\\\'s rule, covering over a century of political transformations, ideological shifts, and elite maneuvering within the broader framework of Chinese modernization. The book is comprehensive, providing a detailed historical analysis supported by a wide range of sources. Its comparative approach to Turkish modernization adds a unique perspective, revealing common patterns in elite behavior during political transformation. Ulusoy effectively argues that both nations navigated their modernization through complex interactions with external powers, adapting traditional frameworks to address new challenges.
Keywords : china, book review, political elite

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