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Following the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, many observers felt that while the Chinese Communist Party had weathered the immediate storm, its days were numbered. Combined with the serial collapse of communist regimes behind the Iron Curtain, it seemed as if communism was fatally faltering. The experts, however, proved to be wrong about China. Notwithstanding the occasional minor crisis, the nation has experienced explosive economic growth and relative political stability ever since 1989. In The Dictator's Dilemma, eminent China scholar Bruce Dickson explains in highly accessible prose why the regime has survived and prospered. China watchers who obsess over signs of the regime's eventual demise (staved off, in their opinion, only by a cocktail of severe political repression and high economic growth) see a fundamental dilemma for China's rulers: the government has devised a clever survival strategy, but the seeds of its destruction are ever-present. Dickson, though, contends that this thesis bypasses some basic facts. The regime's policies may generate resentment and protest, but the CCP still enjoys a surprisingly high level of popular support. The party is not cut off from the people either. It consults with a wide range of specialists, stakeholders, and members of the general public in a selective but still extensive manner. And it tolerates and even encourages a growing and diverse civil society, even while restricting access to it. Today, the majority of Chinese people see the regime as increasingly democratic even though it does not allow political competition and its leaders are not accountable to the electorate. In short, while the Chinese people may prefer change, they prefer that it occurs within the existing political framework. Dickson draws upon original public opinion surveys, interviews, and published materials to explain why there is so much popular support for the regime. The Chinese regime's basic stability is a familiar story to China specialists, but not to those whose knowledge of contemporary China is limited to the popular media. The Dictator's Dilemma, an engaging synthesis of how the CCP rules and its future prospects, will enlighten both audiences, and will be essential for anyone interested in understanding China's increasing importance in world politics.

Many observers predicted the collapse of the Chinese Communist Party following the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, and again following the serial collapse of communist regimes behind the Iron Curtain. Their prediction, however, never proved true. Despite minor setbacks, China has experienced explosive economic growth and relative political stability ever since 1989. In The Dictator''s Dilemma, eminent China scholar Bruce Dickson provides a comprehensive explanation for regime''s continued survival and prosperity. Dickson contends that the popular media narrative of the party''s impending implosion ignores some basic facts. The regime''s policies may generate resentment and protest, but the CCP still enjoys a surprisingly high level of popular support. Nor is the party is not cut off from the people it governs. It consults with a wide range of specialists, stakeholders, and members of the general public in a selective yet extensive manner. Further, it tolerates and even encourages a growing and diverse civil society, even while restricting access to it. Today, the majority of Chinese people see the regime as increasingly democratic even though it does not allow political competition and its leaders are not accountable to the electorate. In short, while the Chinese people may prefer change, they prefer that it occurs within the existing political framework. In reaching this conclusion, Dickson draws upon original public opinion surveys, interviews, and published materials to explain why there is so much popular support for the regime. This basic stability is a familiar story to China specialists, but not to those whose knowledge of contemporary China is limited to the popular media. The Dictator''s Dilemma, an engaging synthesis of how the CCP rules and its future prospects, will enlighten both audiences, and will be essential for anyone interested in understanding China''s increasing importance in world politics.

After more than twenty years of economic and political reform, China is a vastly different country to that left by Mao. Almost all the characteristic policies and practices of the Maoist era have been abandoned, with the goals of revolution in foreign and domestic policy being replaced by an emphasis on economic modernization, accompanied by radical social transformation and an increasingly significant international role. Yet, despite these dramatic changes other fundamental features of China's policy remain unchanged.This book explores the strategies of reform in China and their implications for its domestic and foreign policies. It challenges the misconceptions that no political reforms are taking place and that China is eagerly embracing capitalism. It also challenges the view that China does not abide by international norms and practices on military and security matters. Its contributors, all highly respected scholars, avoid simple generalisations about the nature of China's politics or future path, instead offering comparisons and contrasts between policy areas and regions to create a more complete picture of this complex country.

After more than twenty years of economic and political reform, China is a vastly different country to that left by Mao. Almost all the characteristic policies and practices of the Maoist era have been abandoned, with the goals of revolution in foreign and domestic policy being replaced by an emphasis on economic modernization, accompanied by radical social transformation and an increasingly significant international role. Yet, despite these dramatic changes other fundamental features of China's policy remain unchanged.This book explores the strategies of reform in China and their implications for its domestic and foreign policies. It challenges the misconceptions that no political reforms are taking place and that China is eagerly embracing capitalism. It also challenges the view that China does not abide by international norms and practices on military and security matters. Its contributors, all highly respected scholars, avoid simple generalisations about the nature of China's politics or future path, instead offering comparisons and contrasts between policy areas and regions to create a more complete picture of this complex country.

The 12 years of Lee Teng-hui's presidency were marked by a series of contrary trends such as progress in the consolidation of Taiwan's democracy, and periodic conflicts with China. This book assesses the complex legacy of Lee Teng-hui by looking at his accomplishments and setbacks.

The 12 years of Lee Teng-hui's presidency were marked by a series of contrary trends such as progress in the consolidation of Taiwan's democracy, and periodic conflicts with China. This book assesses the complex legacy of Lee Teng-hui by looking at his accomplishments and setbacks.

Have you noticed the "e;body-mind-spirit"e; model seems a bit familiar and vague now? Interested in a more precise, accurate model of Creation? It exists and models the whole human psyche as well.The better model comes from Light and Sound groups. In western Sound Current groups, John-Roger of MSIA.org was the most active promoter of the PACME model.In this model our physical body is about 10% of our waking psyche. What makes us human is not primarily our physical body but the invisible 90%, ACME+Soul. The model is shared here with additional comments-concepts useful for a modern understanding. Alternative spiritual geographies are discussed. Comments and corrections are invited.John-Roger and Michael Hayes, two ministers in MSIA, are the two most recent Western Western mystics willing to "e;go public"e; with what they have directly perceived of spiritual geography, in the out-of-body state. Three authoritative direct personal accounts are pointed to.What's it good for? Until the viewer is actively lucid dreaming or soul traveling, the more immediate use for most will be following the Law of Rumi, using PACME+Soul as map-model-navigation to locate unresolved blocks and obstacles to physical health, harmonious relationships and financial freedom.The five-fold PACME model is closely related to:- Three-fold models of conscious, sub- and unconscious; Waking, Dreaming, Sleeping, Head Heart Hands,- The four laughing zones of Laughter Yoga, a fun topic in etheric anatomy.Each such level can be easily verified and validated--subjectively--by self-muscle-testing of any method.Maps of Creation and above is a topic from the mystical literature of Light & Sound groups, spiritual groups aware of the Sound Current. Sound Current literature goes back to Guru Nanak in the 1400s at least.rev july2024

The word "e;science"e; is an abstraction. What's real in science? Objectivity. Objectivity is not monolithic—neither is science. How so?THREE Orders of Objectivity exist:First Order Objectivity acknowledges the value, validity and benefits of subjective perception, evaluation and intelligence. Subjective objectivity is valid in the domain of single individuals, one person at a time; where, individual choosing is honored, "e;For me now, is X true, beneficial and valuable?"e; Or, for me now is X NOT true, nor beneficial?"e; For this reason, First Order Science is the natural domain of Psychology and physical health-healing.Second Order Objectivity is: 2 + 2 = 4, words and symbolic languages, logic; and, provable facts not influenced by tradition, subjective or ethical-moral considerations. Second Order Science is the natural domain of all modern technology,Third Order Objectivity is the domain of ethics, morals and values. These exist both in individual and in group process. "e;What is safe, possible, permitted and allowed now--for the highest good of all concerned?"e; "e;What is workable and beneficial for the next seven generations?"e;  "e;Have the needs and concerns of all stakeholders been considered?"e; This is the natural domain of laws and consensus processes.Values, morals and ethics exist invisibly, objective only in the consensus of a specific group of people, at a specific time and place. These are are highly relevant to healthy group process between two or more persons living or working together.  Parents of one or more children use Third Order Science daily to make the best choices and decisions to benefit the entire family.  A lesser want sometimes must be sacrificed for a greater collective need.The religion of corporate-consumerism neglects, dismisses, suppresses and represses both First and Third Domains of Objectivity and science.For wakeful adults these Three Orders are our main problem solving tools.First and Third Orders as boundaries-guardrails for technologyFirst and Third Orders of Science provide the natural, healthy "e;boundary guardrails"e; for modern technology. To keep technology resonant with subjective objectivity; and, the objectivity of human ethics, morals and values, First and Third Orders of Science must be recognized as the natural safeguards for technology. This is the only way to prevent more Dr. Frankenstein creations.In the language of Best Practices in Healthy Group Process, Third Order Science provides a "e;container of values-morals-ethics"e; for technology. In this way, First and Third Orders of objectivity prevent the Heinz-57-varieties of Frankenstein monsters spewing out of technology divorced from harm to individuals and harm to our collective healthy ethics and morals.Q: What about the foolishness of isolated, excessive subjective creativity?A: Second and Third Order Science are needed to moderate and modulate the excesses of First Order Science (lies, foolishness, fooling yourself, evidence-free conspiracy theories, et al). Virtually unacknowledged, the validity of Three Orders of Science has been field-tested since 1919 in two large areas:- Waldorf-methods K-12 education; and- Holistic methods of healthcare.These two fields were already practicing GHS; we simply did not recognize this. Prior to 2014, these two fields suffered from the joke, "e;It works in practice; it simply doesn't work in theory."e; More precisely, especially since the 1970s, one-sided, left-hemisphere-only scientists challenged holistic healthcare practitioners with a relevant and profound critique: Humanistic Psychology, holistic healthcare and Energy Medicine all lacked:

Article, plus closely related topics: 6,200 wordsIn a hospital, if we work with body fluids, we have gloves and self-protection routines in place. When we work with invisible energies, our self-protection routines have to be even more subtle and intentional.To my eye, many healers and students working with energy, work with invisible energy un-safely. Shared here is what I've learned in my study and practice with Energy Medicine clients.Adequate and sufficient psychic-self-protection is the goal. It's the art and science of having more clear boundaries between yourself and the negative energies clients are unburdening themselves of. The problem? "e;Energy Flows towards its releaser"e; says Mimi Castellanos. You do not want pollution or contamination of your field and body.Working with clients' invisible negativity means practitioners must be more responsible for their own psychic-spiritual protection. It's challenging to be aware of our own openings to negativity when negativity comes off of clients wants to find a new "e;home."e;The good news? In the top half of our body, we are less vulnerable to unwanted psychic influences; we are more awake-alert here.  However from our diaphragm muscle down, in our physical and invisible bodies, what we don't know and can't perceive, can accumulate, hang on us and accumulate.  We have far less wakefulness lower in our body and on our left side.Unfortunately, in the name of empathy and service, many energy healers have been taught to lower their psychic boundaries--without being taught how to adequately and sufficiently restore healthy internal boundaries after a session.  Too open boundaries aggravates existing habits of over-giving and over-attentiveness to others. Becoming more masterful as a healer means strengthening BOTH our empathy; and, our healthy detachment, AND our healthy interpersonal boundaries.Conscious intention to be safe and not traffic in negativity is a good start; affirmations for psychic protection are good. However, these are primarily effective from the heart and lungs-up.The easy way to increase my own psychic self-protection is to connect with Higher Spiritual Beings and your own Higher Guidance in Soul and Above.  Who are your Friends in High Places?  Who do you ask for spiritual protection from?  Each person determines these for themself individually.I ASK for the presence of their support at the start of every client session I do. Are you asking? Here are some ways to ask. Effort counts. If you practice you will improve.Many varied self-protection ideas and exercises exist. This book began from reviewing 17 books on psychic self protection available at the time. What struck me in looking at all these was I could find only one with a frequency of loving. This was John-Roger's book, Psychic Protection. I decided for me, I'm sticking with self-protection methods aligned with loving. The present book doesn't repeat John-Roger's exercises and ideas. It attempts to add to and expand possibilities aligned with loving.This is primarily for persons already self-testing (old term: muscle testing), in some form, or who are willing to learn. For practitioners, I very much encourage trading time with a Healing Buddy to address unresolved disturbances.

After more than twenty years of economic and political reform, China is a vastly different country to that left by Mao. Almost all the characteristic policies and practices of the Maoist era have been abandoned, with the goals of revolution in foreign and domestic policy being replaced by an emphasis on economic modernization, accompanied by radical social transformation and an increasingly significant international role. Yet, despite these dramatic changes other fundamental features of China''s policy remain unchanged.This book explores the strategies of reform in China and their implications for its domestic and foreign policies. It challenges the misconceptions that no political reforms are taking place and that China is eagerly embracing capitalism. It also challenges the view that China does not abide by international norms and practices on military and security matters. Its contributors, all highly respected scholars, avoid simple generalisations about the nature of China''s politics or future path, instead offering comparisons and contrasts between policy areas and regions to create a more complete picture of this complex country.

After more than twenty years of economic and political reform, China is a vastly different country to that left by Mao. Almost all the characteristic policies and practices of the Maoist era have been abandoned, with the goals of revolution in foreign and domestic policy being replaced by an emphasis on economic modernization, accompanied by radical social transformation and an increasingly significant international role. Yet, despite these dramatic changes other fundamental features of China''s policy remain unchanged.This book explores the strategies of reform in China and their implications for its domestic and foreign policies. It challenges the misconceptions that no political reforms are taking place and that China is eagerly embracing capitalism. It also challenges the view that China does not abide by international norms and practices on military and security matters. Its contributors, all highly respected scholars, avoid simple generalisations about the nature of China''s politics or future path, instead offering comparisons and contrasts between policy areas and regions to create a more complete picture of this complex country.

The 12 years of Lee Teng-hui''s presidency were marked by a series of contrary trends such as progress in the consolidation of Taiwan''s democracy, and periodic conflicts with China. This book assesses the complex legacy of Lee Teng-hui by looking at his accomplishments and setbacks.

The 12 years of Lee Teng-hui''s presidency were marked by a series of contrary trends such as progress in the consolidation of Taiwan''s democracy, and periodic conflicts with China. This book assesses the complex legacy of Lee Teng-hui by looking at his accomplishments and setbacks.