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"his book explores the unintended and unanticipated effects associated with ̀modernization' projects and tackles the key question that they provoke---why do policy-makers persist in such enterprises in the face of evidence that they tend to fail?" "Paradoxes of Modernization first discusses what is meant by ̀modernization' and ̀unintended consequences', placing public policy reform within more general intellectual and social trends. It presents eight case study ̀modernization' projects. Their architects promised faster trains, a more efficient and reactive health service, a more motivated public service, better performing local government, enhanced information for prospective US university students, reduced rates of child mainutrition in developing countries, and a free, open, safe, interconnected cyberspace for people to conduct their social and political life. Each case provdes a neat story with a paradox that varies the modernization theme and tackles the question: why was the project pursued? The conclusion categorizes the cases in terms of their outcome, from success to disappointment, and suggests some strategies for a more balanced version of modernization for current and future policy-makers"

"China's Political System provides a concise introduction to the political, economic, and social factors that determine China's government. Highly respected specialist June Teufel Dreyer offers expert analysis of the challenges facing China's economic, legal, military, social, and cultural institutions while examining the historical context and current trends. China's Political System asks readers to think about the broader problem of governance in China and their global implications by comprehensively showing how the past and present impact leaders, citizens, ethnic minorities, and policies. New to the 10th Edition - the first text to incorporate results from the 19th Party Congress. - includes a new chapter on developments under Xi Jinping - considers the effects of slowing economic growth on politics and society - addresses recent Chinese assertiveness in military and foreign policy The 10th edition of China's Political System continues to provide all of the tools professors need to introduce their students to Chinese politics in ways that are informed, accessible and intriguing"