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The Party

The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers
By Richard McGregor
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The Party by Richard McGregor delves into the secretive workings of the Chinese Communist Party, exposing its significant influence over every facet of Chinese politics and society. The book unveils the Party's strategic manoeuvres, inner workings, and its stringent control mechanisms, offering insightful perspectives on modern China's political landscape. Through detailed research, McGregor reveals how this powerful organisation operates behind the scenes to maintain its grip on power.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the inner workings of China's ruling political party and how it influences the country's policies and global interactions. The author provides an insightful analysis of the party's role in shaping China’s political landscape, making it a fascinating read for those keen on understanding contemporary political dynamics.

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The Party

How has the Party merged Marx, Mao and the market to create a global superpower? And what does this mean for the world? This book delves deeply into its inner sanctum, revealing how this secretive cabal keeps control of every aspect of the country - its military and media, legal system and businesses, even its religious organizations.

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The Party is a book that is as informative as it is entertaining. "China has been transformed. The system that takes the credit is brilliantly described by McGregor," says Chris Patten of the Financial Times.

This newly updated version includes analysis of the once-in-a-decade leadership changes that took place in November 2012.

China's Communist Party is the largest and most powerful political machine in the world. Richard McGregor delves deeply into its inner sanctum, revealing how this secretive cabal controls every aspect of the countryβ€”its military and media, legal system and businesses, and even its religious organizations.

How has the Party merged Marx, Mao, and the market to create a global superpower? And what does this mean for the world?

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The Party by Richard McGregor has been praised for its revealing and insightful examination of China's Communist Party. Reviewers commend it as an entertaining yet comprehensive guide to understanding China's political machinery and influence. The book is noted for its vivid narrative, humour, and the detailed portrayal of the people driving China's rise.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141975559

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 259g

Pages: 336

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs Richard McGregor

About the Author

Having joined the Financial Timesin 2000 in Shanghai and being appointed China bureau chief in 2005, Richard McGregor is now Washington Bureau Chief for the FT. McGregor has won numerous awards throughout his nearly two decades of reporting from north Asia, including a 2010 Society of Publishers in Asia Editorial Excellence Award for his coverage on the Xinjiang Riots and 2008 SOPA Awards for Editorial Intelligence. He has spent twenty years in north Asia, starting in Taiwan, and then in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Beijing, where he established offices for The Australian newspaper. He has also contributed articles and reports to the BBC, the International Herald Tribune and the Far Eastern Economic Review.

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