China in Transition: Communism, Capitalism, and Democracy.

Abstract

Introduction The Majority Middle Class and Democracy The Theory of the Majority Middle Class and Democracy The Rise of the Middle Class in Communist Nations The Rise of the New Middle Classes in China: A Tumultuous Class History Free Enterprise and Democracy The Link Between Free Enterprise and Democracy The Complexities of Modern Capitalism The Introduction of Free Enterprise into China The Transition to a Legal Democratic State in Postcommunist Societies The Dismantling of the Communist Party State and the Establishment of the Legal Parliamentary State The Democratic State in Giant, Powerful, Complex Nations Political Culture, Legitimacy, and Charisma Political Culture and Democracy Chinese Political Culture in Transition Legitimate Authority and Communist Systems of Government Charismatic Leadership Bibliography Index