{"title":"Tony Saich","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Saich offers insightful explorations into the political and historical landscape of China. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eFrom Rebel to Ruler\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGovernance and Politics of China\u003c\/em\u003e, provide readers with a nuanced understanding of the country’s governance, leadership, and societal changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are essential for anyone interested in contemporary history and political studies, blending scholarly analysis with accessible narrative. Saich’s writing is particularly valuable for students and professionals seeking a deeper comprehension of China's evolving role on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-rebel-to-ruler-by-tony-saich-9780674293915","title":"From Rebel to Ruler","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The definitive, candid, and absorbing history of a political organization. A vital account, based on magnificent research, that shows the party as a colossal, relentless, and enduring machine.\" – Jane Perlez, former Beijing Bureau Chief, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you were to travel back in time to 1921 and predict that the Communist Party of China would rule over the world's second-largest economy 100 years later, no one would believe you. In this definitive primer, Tony Saich explains how the impossible came true.\" – Yuen Yuen Ang, \u003ci\u003eProject Syndicate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An extremely lucid, insightful history of the Chinese Communist Party. Saich's readable narrative takes the CCP from its origins as a tiny group of revolutionaries to the powerful, repressive rulers of a world power today.\" – James Mann, author of \u003ci\u003eThe China Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMao Zedong and the twelve young men who founded the Chinese Communist Party in 1921 could hardly have imagined that less than thirty years later, they would rule China. Over a century later, the party remains in command, leading a nation primed for global dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Rebel to Ruler\u003c\/i\u003e is a landmark history of the Chinese Communist Party – its rise against incredible odds, its struggle to consolidate power and overcome self-inflicted disasters, and its ability to thrive long after the collapse of the Soviet Union and dissolution of other communist parties. Leninist systems are thought to be rigid, yet the Chinese Communist Party has proved adaptable. Tony Saich shows that the party owes its endurance to its flexibility. But is it nimble enough to realise Xi Jinping's \"China Dream\"? Challenges are multiplying, as a restless middle class makes new demands and the party strays ever further from its revolutionary roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000625348844,"sku":"9780674293915","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1441033482428.jpg?v=1763290714"},{"product_id":"governance-and-politics-of-china-by-tony-saich-9781350353220","title":"Governance and Politics of China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success or failure of China's development will impact not only its own citizens but also those of the world. China is widely recognised as a global actor on the world stage and no global challenge can be resolved without its participation. It is important to understand how the country is ruled and what its policy priorities are. Can China move to a more market-based economy, while controlling environmental degradation? Can it integrate hundreds of millions of new migrants into the urban landscape? The tensions between communist and capitalist identities continue to divide society as China searches for a path to modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this revised fifth edition and essential guide to the subject, Tony Saich delivers a thorough introduction to all aspects of politics and governance in post-Mao China, taking full account of the changes of the 20th Party Congress and the 13th National People's Congress, as well as the situation in Hong Kong and current debates in Chinese society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGovernance and Politics of China\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive understanding of these complex issues, serving as a vital resource for grasping the intricacies of China's evolving political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424202899692,"sku":"9781350353220","price":87.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350353220.jpg?v=1774768886"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/tony-saich.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}