A path for Chinese civil society : a case study on industrial associations in Wenzhou, China / Jianxing Yu, Jun Zhou, and Hua Jiang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yu, Jianxing.

Contributor:

Zhou, Jun, 1977-

Jiang, Hua, 1972-

Series:

Challenges facing Chinese political development

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil society--China--Wenzhou.

Civil society.

Trade associations--China--Wenzhou.

Trade associations.

China.

Physical Description:

xi, 211 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, [2012]

Summary:

A Path for Chinese Civil Society combines empirical research and theoretical discussions to demonstrate that the civil society paradigm as a Western concept could be applicable to the study of state-society relations in contemporary China. However, the growth of Chinese civil society does not necessarily present an adversarial or confrontational relationship between state and society. Rather, it is a cooperative relationship based on common interests and mutual benefits between industrial associations and local governments. The findings of this research confirm, in contrast to the conventional civil society model in Western and Eastern Europe (where civic organizations are independent of the state and challenge the state hegemony), that Chinese civic organizations still lack autonomy and even remain closely linked to the state. Yet they are growing and expanding their public space and important role in public affairs through active participation. This non-Western path for civil society development is a precise reflection of reality that is profoundly shaped and constrained by Chinese institutional, sociological; and cultural context.

Through close investigation into the industrial, organizational and social governance of industrial associations in Wenzhou, and an in-depth analysis of their challenges and developments within the institutional context, this book provides fresh empirical evidence and insightful, analyses of how industrial associations have actively participated in local industrial governance and conducted public affairs, gained greater space for their development, and become indispensable partners of local government in social governance. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Reflections on Development Approaches to the Chinese Civil Society 9

Chapter 2 The Rise of Industrial Associations in Wenzhou 35

Chapter 3 Organizational Governance of Industrial Associations in Wenzhou 53

Chapter 4 Industrial Governance and Performance of Industrial Associations in Wenzhou 81

Chapter 5 Social Governance of Industrial Associations in Wenzhou 119

Chapter 6 The Malfunction of Industrial Associations in Wenzhou and Its Rectification 137

Chapter 7 The Relationship between Industrial Associations and the Government in Wenzhou 157

Chapter 8 Conclusion: Lessons from Wenzhou 179.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780739170076

0739170074

9780739170083

0739170082

OCLC:

759916335