Shem's book is indeed a good read but what it reflects more than anything is a different system of norms as to how interpersonal relations are handled. In the West we tend to see things as either black or white. In Chinese society, life is more a series of gray. This means that many norms are more in flux than in the West.
Thank you, interesting recap, though I think the interpretation that the state (or, more accurately, the party) has reasserted control means corruption will be less widespread is optimistic to say the least.
Shem's book is indeed a good read but what it reflects more than anything is a different system of norms as to how interpersonal relations are handled. In the West we tend to see things as either black or white. In Chinese society, life is more a series of gray. This means that many norms are more in flux than in the West.
Very interesting. Great work
Thank you, interesting recap, though I think the interpretation that the state (or, more accurately, the party) has reasserted control means corruption will be less widespread is optimistic to say the least.
Fascinating book and great review!