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Revolution and Reform: the role of ideology and hegemony in Chinese politics.
- Source :
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Journal of Contemporary China . Mar2011, Vol. 20 Issue 69, p307-326. 20p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- This paper aims to further an understanding of Chinese politics through a focus on ideology and hegemony. Drawing on the writings of Antonio Gramsci and Henri Lefebvre, the paper examines the nature of ideological domination held by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and generates three implications. First, Gramsci's theory of hegemony can be applied more broadly to build a socialist regime, particularly in China where the party of the proletariat and its allies have been in a quandary over how to consolidate its ruling position after capturing political power. Second, the party needs to incorporate mass consciousness into the battlefield of politics so as to attain or maintain its hegemony. Third, the ideologies of revolution and reform are formulated to embed the CCP's beliefs into people's consciousness and to acquire consensus which is essential for the CCP's hegemony in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DOMINANT ideologies
*REFORMS
*HEGEMONY
CHINESE politics & government, 1949-
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10670564
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 69
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Contemporary China
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 57830479
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10670564.2011.541637