Chinese Movements and Social Controls

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to explore and analyze the threat posed by certain social movements during the post-Mao reform era and the various methods of social control used by the Chinese government to deal with them. The thesis will use historical data and three case studies to examine the influence and popularity of social movements and methods of control, from surveillance to physical intimidation to imprisonment and forced exile. The thesis will also explore the evolution of social control over the decades of social change in China. What characteristics of a social movement threaten the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)? Does the CCP have a preferred method of social control, and has that method withstood the test of time? Does the increasing number of protests signify that China is losing control over its population? What does the future hold?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA457524

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People

  • Michelle S. Mui

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

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  • Case Studies
  • Civil Affairs
  • Communists
  • Congress
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Imprisonment
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • New York
  • Political Systems
  • Schools
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy
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