Little is known about the political views of non-dissident Chinese intellectuals. For this book, Emilie Frenkiel has been granted unprecedented access to the discussions of politically committed Chinese who have been part of the intellectual debate on post-Tiananmen reform. Her in-depth research elicits lively views that reflect the yearnings and fears of the country"s political elite, and reveal the diversity of approaches to China"s democratisation. "In the west, where most of us think that democracy based on competitive elections is mankind"s ultimate and inevitable political journey"s end, we tend to hear only the opinions of Chinese who share our beliefs. Emilie Frenkiel"s book gives voice to a large number of prominent Chinese academics, helping us better understand ? without reinforcing our prejudices ? what that country"s academic elite thinks about their present and prospective political system. This rich, informative and refreshing inquiry will help us view the...