De-politicization of ethnic questions in China / edited by Lizhong Xie, Peking University, China.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Xie, Lizhong, 1957- editor.

Series:

Peking University series on sociology and anthropology ; v. 2.

Peking University series on sociology and anthropology, 2335-657X ; volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiculturalism--China.

Multiculturalism.

China--Ethnic relations.

China.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxx, 176 pages).

Place of Publication:

New Jersey : World Scientific, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

De-politicizing issues of ethnicity is a new theoretical approach to study ethnic questions actively propounded and elaborated by Professor Ma Rong of Sociology Department of Peking University in the past ten years. In the recent years, this theoretical approach has aroused biggish responses from the academic community in Mainland China, the relevant government departments, and the general public. It is likely to elicit vigorous discussions in the years ahead. The book contains eight selected chapters which represent the main contributions to the debate. The first chapter by Ma Rong is the key

Contents:

Editorial Committee; CONTENTS; Preface: My Views on the Debate Over "Depoliticizing Ethnicity in China"; 1. Ma: Why Depoliticize Ethnic Issues?; 1.1. Difference between the concepts of "nation" and "ethnic group"; 1.2. Two types of policies for managing ethnic relations and the varied outcomes; 2. Criticisms of Ma: Can or Should Ethnic Issues be Depoliticized?; 2.1. Is there a substantial distinction between the concepts of "nation" and "ethnic group"?; 2.2. Can "ethnic issues" be depoliticized?; 3. An Initial Assessment: My Views on the Debate

3.1. The distinction between "nation" and "ethnic group" must be recognized3.2. "Ethnic" issues should not, and are difficult to be depoliticized; 3.3. The relationship between "ethnic group" and "nation" is one between "pluralism" and "unity"; References; Chapter 1. A New Perspective in Guiding Ethnic Relations in the 21st Century: "De-Politicization" of Ethnicity in China; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. "Nation" and "Ethnic Group"; 1.2.1. The terms used in contemporary China concerning "nation" and "ethnic group"

1.3. Two Types of Policies for Managing Ethnic Relations: Politicization and Culturalization1.3.1. The traditional culture-centered view of ethnic relations in Chinese history; 1.3.2. The European nationalism movement: "politicizing" ethnicity; 1.3.3. Continuation of the European tradition of "politicizing" ethnicity by the former USSR; 1.3.4. The "Politicization" of ethnic groups re-emerges in the process of globalization; 1.3.5. The policy of "acculturation" in the U.S.; 1.4. The Political and Cultural Levels of "Ethnicity"

1.4.1. "An ethnic group" might become a "nation" and re-write its history1.4.2. Practical measures of "politicizing" ethnicity: Institutionalization of ethnic status and ethnic relations; 1.4.3. "Culturalism" and "nationalism" in modern China; 1.4.4. The policies of the Chinese government since 1949; 1.5. The Ideal Nation-ethnicity Framework: Political Unity and Cultural Pluralism; 1.5.1. Political unity and equality among all ethnic groups; 1.5.2. "Ethnic cultural pluralism" and "national cultural identity"; 1.6. Discussion; References

Chapter 2. Establishing a Socialist Harmonious Society and National Relations2.1. Establishing a Socialist Harmonious Society and Nationalities Co-Development; 2.2. Establishing a Socialist Harmonious Society and Regional National Autonomy System; 2.3. Establishing a Socialist Harmonious Society and Protecting the "Two Resources"; References; Chapter 3. The Two Required Principles for Evaluating National Policies from an National Perspective; Chapter 4. Establishing a Multinational Harmonious Society and Resolving National Issues - "Depoliticizing" and "Culturizing" National Issues

4.1. Policy Arrangements for Establishing a Multi-National Harmonious Society

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9789814513869

9814513865

OCLC:

869905718