Description: This volume theorizes the concept of citizenship in contemporary China by probing into the formation of Chinese citizenship and synthesizing the practices of citizenship by different social groups.
Review Quotes: It would be easy for those not intimately acquainted with China to assume that the idea of citizenship is irrelevant... This lively and theoretically innovative collection of essays proves otherwise. It is an important read not only for students of Chinese politics and society, but also for those interested in the state-society relations of non-democratic countries more broadly.... In sum, this book contributes to a variety of ongoing debates in the field of Chinese studies, citizenship studies and political sociology...[I]t is a rich collection of materials and perspectives on the ways in which individuals and groups interact with the authorities in contemporary China.