The Stability Imperative: Human Rights and Law in China

by Sarah Biddulph

Growing inequality within Chinese society has led to public indignation, petitions to Party and state agencies, strikes, and large-scale protests. This book examines the intersection between the Chinese government's preoccupation with the "protection of social stability" (weiwen), and its legal commitments to protect human rights. Drawing on case studies, Sarah Biddulph examines China's response to labour unrest, medical disputes, and public...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0774828811
• ISBN13: 9780774828819
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"