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Author:

Shi, Tianjian.

Title:

The cultural logic of politics in mainland China and Taiwan / Tianjian Shi.

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

xvi, 299 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject:

Politics and culture--China.
Politics and culture--Taiwan.
Political culture--China.
Political culture--Taiwan.
Political sociology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-282) and index.

Contents:

Introduction -- Part I. Theory of Popular Culture: 1. Political culture theory and regime stability; 2. Cultural norms in the East and West; 3. Measuring cultural norms in mainland China and Taiwan; 4. The relationship among culture, structure, and institutions -- Part II. Culture's Impact on Political Attitudes and Behaviors: 5. Culture's impact on political trust; 6. Cultural impacts on political participation; 7. The impace of culture on understandings of democracy -- Conclusion and theoretical reflection.

Summary:

"This title uses surveys, statistics, and case studies to explain why and how cultural norms affect political attitudes and behavior"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

1107011760 (hardback)
9781107011762 (hardback)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)881064587

LCCN:

2014018496

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)