Decentralized Authoritarianism in China

Zusammenfassung This book explores how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) manages local officials in order to perpetuate an unusually decentralized authoritarian regime. Landry's research shows that the CCP's personnel management system is a key factor in explaining China's enduring authoritarianism and proves convincingly that decentralization and authoritarianism can work hand in hand.

Klappentext

This book examines how the Chinese Communist Party's management of local officials perpetuates a decentralized authoritarian regime.

Inhalt

1. Authoritarianism and decentralization; 2. Organizing decentralization; 3. Promoting high-level generalists: the management of mayors; 4. Organizational power: the view from within; 5. Explaining cadre rank; 6. The impact of village elections on the appointment of party branch secretaries; 7. Conclusion.