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891535
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The Palgrave handbook of local governance in contemporary China /\ Jianxing Yu, Sujian Guo, editors.
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Singapore :: Palgrave Macmillan,, [2019]
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1 online resource
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9789811327988
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: 9789811327995
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: 981132798X
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: 9811327998
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9789811327988
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Intro; Contents; Notes on Contributors; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Boxes; Chapter 1: Introduction: Local Governance in China-Past, Present, and Future; 1 Introduction; 2 Rise of Local Governance in Contemporary China; 2.1 The Rise of Local Governments to a Dominant Role; 2.2 Market Entities in the Local Governance System; 2.3 Rise of Social Organizations in the Local Governance System; 3 Components of Local Governance in Contemporary China; 3.1 Local Governments; 3.1.1 Types of Local Governments; 3.2 Social Organizations; 3.3 Market Entities
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3.2 Structural and Tax and Transfer Reforms: 1993-1994-A "Positive" Reform Agenda3.3 Effects of the Measures Adopted; 3.4 Tax Reforms for Structural Change: Improving Competitiveness and Accountability; 3.5 Addressing Inequality: More Effective Use of the Pit and a Local "Piggy-Back"; 3.6 Congestion and Environmental Damage and a Carbon Tax; 3.7 Municipal/Community Charges for Local Benefits; 3.8 Governance Changes; 3.8.1 Budget Institutions and Governance; 3.8.2 Number of Levels of Government; 3.8.3 Managing Subnational Risks and Liabilities
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4 Chinese Civil Society: "A Dynamic Force Outside the State System"5 Citizen Participation Under Chinese Political-Administrative System; 6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Governance Models and Policy Framework: Some Chinese Perspectives; 1 Introduction; 2 Alternative Governance Models; 2.1 Normative US-Centric Approaches; 2.2 Positive or Political Economy Models; 2.3 Administrative Progression Models and the Chinese Context; 3 China's Changing Institutional and Governance Framework; 3.1 The Responsibility System
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4 Next Stage of Governance and Fiscal Reforms for Sustainable Growth4.1 Fiscal Institutions and Governance with Modern Instruments; 4.2 Financing Productive Subnational Investments and Management of Liabilities; 5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: The Critical Role of Local Governance in China's Political System; 1 Introduction; 2 Major Shifts in the National Policy Context Since the 2000s; 3 Adjustments in the Organization of Local Policy Implementation; 4 Multilevel Governance in the Local State; 5 Internal Evaluation of Local Policy Implementation; 6 Inclusion of External Actors
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4 Operating Mechanisms of Local Governance in Contemporary China4.1 Mechanism of Vertical Intergovernmental Interaction; 4.2 Relations Between Government and Market; 4.3 Relationships Between Government and Social Organizations; 5 Characteristics and New Trends of Local Governance in Contemporary China; 6 Arrangement and Structure of the Book; References; Part I: Governance in the Chinese Context; Chapter 2: The Applicability of Governance Theory in China: A Novel Approach; 1 Introduction; 2 Dispute over Applicability of Governance in China; 3 The Strategic-Relational Approach
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This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of local governance in China, and offers original analysis of key factors underpinning trends in this field drawing on the expertise of scholars both inside and outside China. It explores and analyzes the dynamic interaction and collaboration among multiple governmental and non-governmental actors and social sectors with an interest in the conduct of public affairs to address horizontal challenges faced by the local government, society, economy, and civil community and considers key issues such as governance in urban and rural areas, the impact of technology on governance and related issues of education, healthcare, environment and energy. As the result of a global and interdisciplinary collaboration of leading experts, this Handbook offers a cutting-edge insight into the characteristics, challenges and trends of local governance and emphasizes the promotion of good governance and democratic development in China. Jianxing Yu is a Changjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor and Dean of the School of Public Affairs at Zhejiang University, China. He is also Co Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Chinese Governance. Sujian Guo is Professor at the Department of Political Science, and Director of the Center for US-China Policy Studies at San Francisco State University. He is also a Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Chinese Governance.--
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Local government-- China.
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Local government.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Affairs Administration.
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China.
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320
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JS7353.A8P35 2019
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Guo, Sujian,1957-
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Yu, Jianxing
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