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Leading scholars review many aspects of contemporary research on Chinese politics, ranging from the influence of fascism on Chiang Kai-Shek to the transition fr
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This book is the culmination of a lifetime of research into Chinese development, situated in a global historical context. The author explores the irreplaceable