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OverviewThis thoroughly researched study provides an invaluable account of Hong Kong's political evolution from its founding as a British colony to the present. Exploring the interplay between colonial, capitalist, communist, and democratic forces in shaping Hong Kong's political institutions and culture, Suzanne Pepper offers a fresh perspective on the territory's development and a gripping account of the transition from British to Chinese rule. The author carries her narrative forward through the lives of significant figures, capturing the personalities and issues central to understanding Hong Kong's political history. Bringing a balanced view to her often contentious subject, she places Hong Kong's current partisan debates between democrats and their opponents within the context of China's ongoing search for a viable political form. The book considers Beijing's increasing intervention in local affairs and focuses on the challenge for Hong Kong's democratic reformers in an environment where ultimate political power resides with the communist-led mainland government and its appointees. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Suzanne PepperPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.671kg ISBN: 9780742508774ISBN 10: 0742508773 Pages: 458 Publication Date: 12 July 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents"Chapter 1: Hong Kong, China, and the West Part I: Colonial Foundations Chapter 2: The Original Inheritance Chapter 3: Crown Colony Rule, 1841–1941 Chapter 4: Chinese ""Self-Government"" Part II: Autocrats, Communists, and Reformers Chapter 5: New Beginnings, Old Solutions Chapter 6: The Cold War Reaches Hong Kong Chapter 7: Showcase Democracy Chapter 8: A 1960s Rebellion and Its Aftermath Chapter 9: Progress without Political Reform Chapter 10: Political Reform without Independence Chapter 11: A Political Community in the Making Chapter 12: Better Late Than Never? Part III: Under Chinese Rule Chapter 13: Crossing the 1997 Divide Chapter 14: Reaffirmation and Retreat Chapter 15: Conservative Counter-Currents Chapter 16: Checkmate"ReviewsIt certainly is refreshing to see a book which goes against common wisdom on this subject. It is, as a whole, notable for its very thorough criticism of the British authorities....Pepper's book provides a necessary overview of a very important question in modern Chinese history.--March 2008 The China Quarterly This book is a commendable effort which not only offers insight into the critical issues surrounding Hong Kong's political history but also appeals to the imagination by allowing the reader to get as close as possible to voices of the past. As such, it would be a useful point of reference for scholars of Chinese history, politics and international affairs. The China Journal, July 2008 fascinatinggggg China Review, Spring 2009 It certainly is refreshing to see a book which goes against common wisdom on this subject. It is, as a whole, notable for its very thorough criticism of the British authorities...Pepper's book provides a necessary overview of a very important question in modern Chinese history. -- March 2008 China Quarterly fascinating China Review, Spring 2009 Author InformationSuzanne Pepper is an American writer and long-time Hong Kong resident. She is the author, among other works, of Civil War in China: The Political Struggle, 1945–1949, Second Edition (Rowman & Littlefield). For regular updates on Hong Kong politics see the author's blog at http://chinaelectionsblog.net/hkfocus Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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