GOV 209 CHINA'S RISE:POL,ECO & SOCIETY

A comprehensive and balanced review of the major issues in contemporary Chinese politics, economy, and society.  The goal of the course is to gain different perspectives on current Chinese governmental structure, ongoing processes of economic reform, and the dynamics of state-society relations.  Discussion topics include the nature of Chinese society, growth of private businesses and their relationship with the government, debate on democratization, the meaning of the China model, urbanization, emerging patterns of inequality, social welfare, local governance, environment, and corruption.