Behind the Tiananmen Massacre - Social, Political, and Economic Ferment in China

This book provides a study of the causes of the 1989 spring unrest in China from various angles such as social, economic, political, intellectual, and military. It is concerned with why Tiananmen Square massacre occurred and what factors are likely to shape the People's Republic of China future.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. From Economic Reform to Social Unrest 3. Ideological Schism and Power Struggle 4. Intellectual Challenge and Student Movements 5. Military and Politics 6. The Making of the Massacre 7. The Impact of the Bloodshed 8. The Road from Tiananmen

Summary

This book provides a study of the causes of the 1989 spring unrest in China from various angles such as social, economic, political, intellectual, and military. It is concerned with why Tiananmen Square massacre occurred and what factors are likely to shape the People's Republic of China future.

Product details

• Authors: Chu-yuan Cheng
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9780367153632
• ISBN: 978-0-367-15363-2
• No. of pages: 268
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; China, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, Political activism, Political structure & processes, Political structure and processes, Political activism / Political engagement