Principle of Interest Politics: Logic of Political Life from China’s Perspective (Interests Politics Series)

The book aims to build a political theory of interest politics by adopting an interest-analyzing approach of Marxism to explore the dual characteristics of social interests. Based on the logical start-point, the book unveils the foundations, nature, and characteristics of social-political life such as political power and political right. Then, a systematic research is conducted from perspectives of political behavior, political system, and political culture, following the two logical thread lines as political power and right. Finally, the book sees the analysis of social and political development in accordance with the inter-function of political power and political rights caused by the changes and development of social interests. It is a must-read book for readers interested in the political theory and political development in China. Contents Part I Politics and Political Science 1 Politics 1.1 The Meaning of Politics 1.1.1 Analysis of Some Non-marxist Political Views 1.1.2 Marxist Political View 1.1.3 The Definition of Politics 1.2 The Historical Development and Social Status of Politics 1.2.1 The Origin of Development of Politics 1.2.2 The Social Status of Politics 2 Political Science 2.1 The Meaning and Composition of Political Science 2.1.1 The Meaning of Political Science 2.1.2 The Composition of Political Science 2.2 The Historical Development of Political Science 2.2.1 The Development of Western Politics Science 2.2.2 The Emergence and Characteristics of Marxist Political Science 2.3 The Enrichment and Development of Marxist Political Science by Adapting Marxism to Chinese Conditions 2.3.1 The Contributions of Mao Zedong Thought to Marxist Political Science 2.3.2 The Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics to Marxist Political Science 2.3.3 The Historical Development of Chinese Political Science 2.4 The Research Methods of Political Science 2.4.1 The Basic Research Methods of Marxist Political Science 2.4.2 The Main Research Methods Western Political Science Part II Political Relations 3 Interests and Politics 3.1 The Meaning of Interests and the Internal Contradictions 3.1.1 The Formation and Essence of Interests 3.1.2 The Internal Contradictions of Interests 3.2 Conflicts of Interests 3.2.1 The Meaning of Conflicts of Interests 3.2.2 Common Interests 3.2.3 The Contradictions of Interests 3.3 The Status of Functions of Interests in Politics 3.3.1 The Status of Functions of Interests in Political Relations 3.3.2 The Status of Functions of Interests in Political Relations 4 Political Power 4.1 The Meaning and Characteristics of Political Power 4.1.1 The Essence of Political Power 4.1.2 The Elements of Political Power 4.1.3 The Characteristics of Political Power 4.2 The Types and Relations of Political Power 4.2.1 The Types of Political Power 4.2.2 The Relations of Political Power 4.3 The Functions of Political Power 4.3.1 The Characteristics and Manners of the Functions of Political Power 4.3.2 The Functions of Political Power 5 Political Rights 5.1 The Meaning and Characteristics of Political Rights 5.1.1 The Meaning of Political Rights 5.1.2 The Characteristics of Political Rights 5.2 The Content and Functions of Political Rights 5.2.1 The Historical Development of Political Rights 5.2.2 The Basic Content of Political Rights 5.2.3 The Functions of Political Rights to Social-Political Life Part III Political Behavior 6 Political Struggle 6.1 The Meaning and Types of Political Struggle 6.1.1 The Definition and Characteristics of Political Struggle 6.1.2 The Types of Political Struggle 6.2 The Strategy and Amplitude of Political Struggle 6.2.1 The Strategy of Political Struggle 6.2.2 The Amplitude of Political Struggle 6.3 The Functions of Political Struggle 6.3.1 The Functions of Political Struggle on Political Subject 6.3.2 The Functions of Political Struggle on Society and History 7 Political Ruling 7.1 The Meaning of Political Ruling 7.1.1 The Concept of Political Ruling 7.1.2 The Characteristics of Political Ruling 7.2 The Basis and Types of Political Ruling 7.2.1 The Basis of Political Ruling 7.2.2 The Types of Political Ruling 7.3 The Approach and Function of Political Ruling 7.3.1 The Approach of Political Ruling 7.3.2 The Function of Political Ruling 8 Political Management 8.1 The Meaning of Political Management 8.1.1 The Meaning of Political Management 8.1.2 The Features of Political Management 8.2 The Functions and Types of Political Management 8.2.1 The Functions of Political Management 8.2.2 The Types of Political Management 8.3 The Methods and Functions of Political Management 8.3.1 The Methods of Political Management 8.3.2 The Functions of Political Management 9 Political Participation 9.1 The Meanings and Types of Political Participation 9.1.1 Definition and Characteristics of Political Participation 9.1.2 Types of Political Participation 9.2 Ways and Conditions of Political Participation 9.2.1 Ways and Means of Political Participation 9.2.2 Basic Conditions and Influencing Factors for Political Participation 9.3 Functions and Development Direction of Political Participation 9.3.1 Functions of Political Participation 9.3.2 Development Direction of Political Participation Part IV Political System 10 State 10.1 Meanings and Types of State 10.1.1 Several Non-Marxist State Definitions 10.1.2 The Nature of the State 10.1.3 The Types of History of the State 10.2 The Form of the State 10.2.1 Organizational Form of State Power 10.2.2 Forms of State Structure 10.3 State Institutions 10.3.1 Meanings and Principles of the Establishment of National Institutions 10.3.2 Major National Institutions 11 Political Parties 11.1 Meanings and Types of Political Parties 11.1.1 The Essence and Essential Characteristics of a Political Party 11.1.2 Types of Political Parties 11.1.3 The Role of Political Parties 11.2 Political Party System 11.2.1 The Meanings of the Party System 11.2.2 Political Party Systems in Capitalist Countries 11.2.3 The Political Party System in Socialist Countries 12 Political Associations 12.1 The Meanings and Characteristics of Political Associations 12.1.1 The Definition of Political Associations 12.1.2 The Characteristics of Political Associations 12.2 Types of Political Associations 12.2.1 Technical Classification of Political Associations 12.2.2 Pressure Groups in Capitalist Society 12.2.3 Political Associations in Socialist Society 12.3 The Functions of Political Associations in Political Life 12.3.1 The Manner of Political Associations Functions 12.3.2 Functions of Political Associations Part V Political Culture 13 Political Psychology 13.1 The Meaning and Characteristics of Political Psychology 13.1.1 The Meaning of Political Psychology 13.1.2 The Characteristics of Political Psychology 13.2 The Formation Basis and Constituent Elements of Political Psychology 13.2.1 The Formation Basis of Political Psychology 13.2.2 The Constituent Elements of Political Psychology 13.3 Types and Functions of Political Psychology 13.3.1 Types of Political Psychology 13.3.2 The Role of Political Psychology 14 Political Thought 14.1 The Meaning and Characteristics of Political Thought 14.1.1 Definition of Political Thought 14.1.2 Characteristics of Political Thought 14.2 The Structure and Types of Political Thought 14.2.1 The Structure of Political Thought 14.2.2 Types of Political Thought Section 14.2.3 Types of Political Thought Section 14.3 Development and Function of Political Thought 14.3.1 The Origin and Development of Political Thought 14.3.2 The Role of Political Thought 15 Political Socialization 15.1 The Meaning and Characteristics of Political Socialization 15.1.1 The Definition of Political Socialization 15.1.2 Characteristics of Political Socialization 15.2 Political Socialization Media and Influencing Factors 15.2.1 Political Socialization Media 15.2.2 Influencing Factors of Political Socialization 15.3 Types and Functions of Political Socialization 15.3.1 Types of Political Socialization 15.3.2 The Roles of Political Socialization Part VI Political Developments 16 Political Revolution 16.1 Meaning and Characteristics of the Political Revolution 16.1.1 Revolution and Political Revolution 16.1.2 Characteristics of the Political goat’s Life 16.2 Types and Strategies of Political Revolution 16.2.1 Types of Political Revolution 16.2.2 Strategies and Tactics of Political Revolution 16.3 Modalities and Roles of Political Revolutions 16.3.1 Modalities of Political Revolutions 16.3.2 The Role of the Political Revolution 17 Political Reform 17.1 Meaning and Characteristics of Political Reform 17.1.1 The Definition of Political Reform 17.1.2 Characteristics of Political Reform 17.2 Objectives and Modalities of Political Reform 17.2.1 Objective of Political Reform 17.2.2 Modalities of Political Reform 17.3 Conditions and Role of Political Reform 17.3.1 Conditions for Political Reform 17.3.2 The Role of Political Reform 18 Political Democracy 18.1 Meaning of Political Democracy 18.1.1 Definition of Political Democracy 18.1.2 Characteristics of Political Democracy 18.2 Types of Political Democracy 18.2.1 Pre-capitalist Political Democracy 18.2.2 Capitalist Political Democracy 18.2.3 Socialist Political Democracy 18.3 Ways of Development and Socio-Political Role of Political Democracy 18.3.1 Ways of Development of Political Democracy 18.3.2 The Socio-Political Role of Political Democracy Part VII International Politics 19 International Politics 19.1 Definition of International Politics 19.1.1 The Subject of International Politics 19.1.2 The Meaning of International Politics 19.2 The Associations and Differences Between International and Domestic Politics 19.2.1 The Associations Between International and Domestic Politics 19.2.2 The Differences Between International and Domestic Politics 20 International Political Behavior 20.1 Definition and Types of International Political Behavior 20.1.1 Definition of International Political Behavior 20.1.2 Basic Types of International Political Behaviors 20.2 Basic Norms of International Political Behavior 20.2.1 Definition and Characteristics of Norms of International Political Behavior 20.2.2 International Law 21 The International Political System 21.1 Definition and Characteristics of the International Political System 21.1.1 Definition of the International Political System 21.1.2 Basic Characteristics of the International Political System 21.2 Themes of the Times and Developments in the International Political Landscape 21.2.1 Peace and Development in the Contemporary World 21.2.2 Economic Globalization and Multipolarity in the International Political Landscape Post Script References