This book collects the work of Zhao Baoxu, a prominent scholar of political science, international political scientist and educator. It features more than 14 papers that fully explore the political thoughts of Professor Zhao, who was deeply rooted in his concern for China, its people and the world.

Going through the vicissitudes in both the 20th and the 21st centuries, Mr. Zhao witnessed and experienced the twists and turns in the birth and development of political science in China. He also participated and promoted the restoration and advancement of contemporary political science in China. Roaming widely in the studies on social science, philosophy, politics, culture and international relations, he spared no effort to explore the political nature and development trend of human society and the path to rejuvenate China and lead the nation towards a high level of civilization. In addition, he ardently appealed for world peace and common development. Inside this book, readers will discover rich and profound political thoughts, intellectual treasures in the area of social culture and political science in China. Professor Zhao's work offers scholars a unique insight into understanding and grasping the history and development of socialism with Chinese characteristics.

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To Build a Harmonious World: Ideal of Traditional Chinese Thinking.- The Prospects for China.- The Socialist Market Economy: An Important Breakthrough.- The Revival of Political Science in China.- Causes and Consequences of the Cultural Revolution.- Political Transition: From the Rule of Man to the Rule of Law.- Political Science Studies in Contemporary China.- Revolution and DevelopmentA Comparative Study of Chinese Diplomacy in the Mao Zedong Era and in the Deng Xiaoping Era.- Sino-American Relations: A Long View.- Prosperity of Chinese Buddhism and Its
Contributions to World Peace.- On Buddhism of Human Society.- Foreword to the Chinese Version of A. Doak Barnett's China's Far West: Four Decades of Change.- Preface to the Collection of Scalapino's Lectures.- Ch'ien Tuan Sheng: A Patriotic Scholar.- Professor Wang Tieya As I Know Him.