The Party

Discover the essential insights into China's political landscape with Richard McGregor's 'The Party'. This comprehensive analysis explores the intricate workings of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the world's most powerful political organization. Updated to include pivotal leadership changes from November 2012, this book is crucial for understanding the dynamics of a nation poised to become the most influential global superpower. McGregor unveils the Party's control over the military, media, legal system, and businesses, providing a clear view of how Marxism, Maoist thought, and market economy converge under CPC leadership. Praised by critics, including the Sunday Times and Financial Times, 'The Party' offers both riveting narratives and detailed analyses, making it an indispensable resource for those looking to understand contemporary China. Whether you're a student of politics, international relations enthusiast, or simply curious about China’s rise, this book is your gateway to understanding the complexities of its governance and global impact. With FREE shipping on this item, don't miss the chance to enrich your knowledge today and grasp the mechanics behind one of the world’s most secretive and effective political machines.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141975559
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 312


Description:
Richard McGregor's The Party has been established as the book on China and its political leadership. It is indispensable to understanding what may soon become the most powerful country on earth, and here is it is newly updated to include material on the once-in-a-decade leadership changes taking place in November 2012.
Newly updated version including analysis of the once-in-a-decade leadership changes taking place in November 2012
China's Communist Party is the largest, most powerful political machine in the world. Here, Richard McGregor delves deeply into its inner sanctum, revealing how this secretive cabal keeps control of every aspect of the country - its military and media, legal system and businesses, even its religious organizations. How has the Party merged Marx, Mao and the market to create a global superpower? And what does this mean for the world?
'Extraordinary', Sunday Times

'Masterful ... entertaining and insightful', Economist

'Superb ... an essential, riveting guide to how the rising power really works', Jonathan Fenby
'If you read only one book about China this year, it should be this one. And if you do not read this book, you probably do not understand China today', Arthur Kroeber, China Economic Quarterly

'A compelling exploration of the world's largest and most successful political machine', New Statesman

'A book that is as informative as it is entertaining ... China has been transformed. The system that takes the credit is brilliantly described by McGregor', Chris Patten, Financial Times


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