摘要
This is an excellent book.It is analytical,thoughtful,well researched and sensitive to the issues that matter.It is timely in its publication,appearing in a year when the need to understand what drives China,its leadership and its politics has never been greater.The knowledge and understanding the author shows are vast,and the sources he has used are extensive and appropriate.Considering the complexity of the subject,the written style is easy to follow.In short,this book has all the hallmarks of good scholarship.
