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"This title uses surveys, statistics, and case studies to explain why and how cultural norms affect political attitudes and behavior"--

Tong addresses one of the most important issues in compar-
ative politics: What are the key factors that determine the
courses and outcomes of transitions from state socialism?
The book makes three contributions to this field of study.
First, it reminds us that the relationship between state and
society with regard to either power or objectives may not be
zero-sum, as widely accepted by students of politics. The
author argues that state and society may share a wide range
of objectives, laying the groundwork for a cooperative rela-
tionship. This helps explain why the regime and a society may
compromise in the transition process.

Are the values and attitudes of ordinary people in the People's Republic of China (PRC) compatible with behaviour necessary for a liberal democracy to evolve? Or are they likely to obstruct such evolution? Some surveys conducted in recent years within the PRC asked people of different backgrounds and residential areas if they were interested in politics and governance issues, if they conversed with others about their political interests, and if they believed they had some control over their political life. These and other related questions produced survey findings which are discussed and interpreted below to provide some conjectures about the questions posed above.