Description

Book Synopsis
This book develops a new way of reading and benefiting from Schmitt's legal and political theories. It explores Schmitt's theories from the perspective of what I refer to as the politics of transition. It also contributes to identifying the real theoretical relationship between Schmitt and Mao.

Table of Contents
Introduction: Schmitt, Mao and the Politics of Transition 1. Carl Schmitt in China 2. Carl Schmitt's Critique of the Positivist Understanding of Law 3. Carl Schmitt's Reconstruction of the Relationship between State and Individual 4. The Key Components of Mao Zedong's Political Philosophy 5. Mao, Schmitt and the Politics of Transition Conclusion: Towards an Approach for Democratic Transition in China

Carl Schmitt Mao Zedong and the Politics of Transition

    Product form

    £44.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Wed 24 Jun 2026.

    A Hardback by Qi Zheng

    15 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Carl Schmitt Mao Zedong and the Politics of Transition by Qi Zheng

      Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan UK
      Publication Date: 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781137466587, 978-1137466587
      ISBN10: 1137466588
      Also in:
      History: specific events and topics Political science and theory Social and political philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book develops a new way of reading and benefiting from Schmitt's legal and political theories. It explores Schmitt's theories from the perspective of what I refer to as the politics of transition. It also contributes to identifying the real theoretical relationship between Schmitt and Mao.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: Schmitt, Mao and the Politics of Transition 1. Carl Schmitt in China 2. Carl Schmitt's Critique of the Positivist Understanding of Law 3. Carl Schmitt's Reconstruction of the Relationship between State and Individual 4. The Key Components of Mao Zedong's Political Philosophy 5. Mao, Schmitt and the Politics of Transition Conclusion: Towards an Approach for Democratic Transition in China

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account