Overview

China’s remarkable economic growth from the early 1980s to the early 2020s underscores the capability of the communist system there to succeed in fostering development, particularly when it comes to escaping poverty and bypassing the middle-income trap. This book charts the experiences of the Communist Party of China (CPC) since its 20th-century inception, showcasing the broader applicability of communist party governance. Beyond the CPC, it delves into the origins of Marxist and Leninist theories, the history of communist party governance in Russia and the Soviet Union - the first major power to be governed by a communist party system - and the subsequent implementation of communist party rule elsewhere, including Russia, Eastern Europe and, most notably, in China. The narrative emphasises the need for continuous evolution, adaptation and localisation of early Marxist-Leninist theory to meet the contemporary needs of effective communist party governance.

Full Product Details

9781838900137

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

James Trapp has had a long career promoting Chinese language and culture in UK schools. As well as new versions of the Art of War and Daodejing, his translations include Shadow of the Hunter, Longevity Park and Old Kiln. Much of his work revolves around integrating the study of Chinese language and culture, and breaking down barriers of cultural misunderstanding that still persist. Dr Martin Ward is a translator and Associate Professor of Chinese and Japanese Translation at the University of Leeds. He is also a fellow of Advance HE, a member of the European Society for Translation Studies (EST), and foreign expert of the Translators Association of China (TAC). Martin is the Founder of the East Asian Translation Pedagogy Advance (EATPA) network. He has also been published in academic journals like The Translator and he is co-editor of two edited volumes on teaching translation and interpreting and live subtitling (Routledge, 2024).

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available