State Wrongs in Rural Townships

In the vast tapestry of rural China, a unique form of collective action has emerged, known as “rightful resistance.” This book provides a comprehensive exploration of this phenomenon, where marginalized communities employ the rhetoric and commitments of the central government to challenge local misconduct, demand participation, and push boundaries.
Drawing on extensive interviews, surveys, and case studies, the authors offer a nuanced analysis of rightful resistance, shedding light on its origins, dynamics, and consequences. They compare rightful resistance in China with collective action in diverse contexts, including East Germany and the United States, highlighting similarities and differences in strategies, tactics, and outcomes.
The book delves into the impact of rightful resistance on governance and development, demonstrating its potential to promote accountability, transparency, and public participation. It also examines the challenges and opportunities of rightful resistance in the 21st century, considering the changing state-society relations, the rise of the middle class and new social movements, and the implications of climate change and environmental degradation.
This book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists interested in contentious politics, rural development, and social change. It offers a comprehensive understanding of rightful resistance in rural China, its implications for governance and development, and its significance in promoting social justice and human rights.
Key Features:
* A comprehensive analysis of rightful resistance in rural China, drawing on extensive research and case studies.
* A comparative perspective, examining similarities and differences with collective action in other contexts.
* An exploration of the impact of rightful resistance on governance, development, and social change.
* An examination of the challenges and opportunities of rightful resistance in the 21st century.
* A valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and activists working on contentious politics, rural development, and social change.
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