Intellectuals and the State in Post-Mao China [Hardcover]

To understand political change in contemporary China it is crucial to understand the position of intellectuals in that society and their often troubled relation to the state. This book explores the ideas of prominent Chinese intellectuals, their relationship to the pro-democracy movements and the changing relationship between intellectuals and the Chinese state. It is a sociological study of the ideological formation of Chinese intellectuals, and their place in the social structure and their role in influencing and effecting social and political change. It will make an important contribution in our understanding of political development in China.List of Tables Acknowledgements Preface Introduction Pro-Democracy Movements in Post-Mao China The Reformer Intellectual: Yan Jiaqi The Radical Reformer: Fang Lizhi The Mouthpiece of the People: Liu Binyan The Cultural Iconoclast: Liu Xiaobo The Changing Relationship between the State and the Intellectuals in Post-Mao China Beyond Organized Dependence: The Impact of the Market Economy on the Role of Intellectuals Conclusion Bibliography Appendix IndexKA-HO MOK