Liu Xiaobo, Charter 08 and the Challenges of Political Reform in China - Edited by Jean-Philippe Béja, Fu Hualing, and Eva Pils - 文宇宙｜Bookniverse

Liu Xiaobo, Charter 08 and the Challenges of Political Reform in China

Edited by Jean-Philippe Béja, Fu Hualing, and Eva Pils

US $20.00

Wed Jun 27 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

9789882209381

ePub

Hong Kong University Press

copy

书籍简介

Humanities & Social Science > Politics > History of Political System

History > Chinese History

In December 2008 some 350 Chinese intellectuals published a manifesto calling for reform of the Chinese constitution and an end to one-party rule. Known as “Charter 08,” the manifesto has since been signed by more than 10,000 people. One of its authors, Liu Xiaobo, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2010 but has remained in prison since 2009 for subversive crimes. This collection of essays—the first of its kind in English—examines the trial of Liu Xiaobo, the significance and impact of Charter 08, and the prospects for reform in China. The essays include contributions from legal and political experts from around the world, an account of Liu’s trial by his defence lawyers, and a passionate—and ultimately optimistic—account of resistance, repression and political change by the human rights lawyer Teng Biao.

作者简介

Edited by Jean-Philippe Béja, Fu Hualing, and Eva Pils

Jean-Philippe Béja is a senior research fellow at the Centre for International Studies and Research, Paris. Fu Hualing is a professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong. Eva Pils is an associate professor at the Faculty of Law of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

出版社简介

Established in 1956, and part of the University of Hong Kong, Asia’s most prominent English-speaking university, HKU Press publishes more than 30 new titles annually, with a growing proportion (more than 25%) in Chinese. Building on Hong Kong's unique global position, HKU Press books examine, critique, and celebrate Asia’s place in the world. We have gained particular renown for publications in Chinese history and culture, law, public health, social work, film/media studies, art and architecture/urban planning.