China's Authoritarian Path to Development

Focusing on China's evolving economic, social, and political landscape, this book analyzes the relationship between development theories and the country's real-world progress. It highlights the current emphasis on social issues, suggesting that this could pave the way for a more mature civil society and a burgeoning middle class advocating for greater democratization. The text provides a comprehensive examination of China's shifting social structure and evaluates the implications for future democratic developments.