'The essays in this volume constitute a highly informative sampling of the political, economic and social problems confronted by contemporary Chinese policy-makers since the advent of the 'Deng Era' in the late 1970s. Readers will benefit from the excellent analysis of such crucial issues as leadership succession, the search for a legitimising ideology, the rise of non-party organisations, the consequences of dynamic economic reform and opening, the evolution of a functional rule of law system, population control and societal management, and a foreign policy of greater regional and global presence. The volume's largely Hong Kong based authors offer very interesting perspectives about the policy challenges faced by this great, yet complex nation.' - Professor Donald Hugh McMillen, University of Southern Queensland 'The editors identify and analyse some of the major problems and issues in the quest for modernisation and reform in China. The book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of one of the most significant subjects in the modern history of the world.' - Brian Hook '...extraordinarily broad in its coverage, including economic, legal, social, political and foreign relations issues and raising problems as diverse as corruption and attempted secession by minorities, especially the Uygurs and Tibetans. The chapters are penetrating in their analysis and rich in the information which they offer...' - Professor Colin Mackerras, Head of School, Modern Asian Studies, Griffith University
