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How is the rise of China perceived in the West? Why is it often labelled as 'threat' and/or 'opportunity'? What are the implications of these China imageries for global politics? Taking up these important questions, this ground-breaking book argues that the dominant Western perceptions of China's rise tell us less about China and more about Western self-imagination and its desire for certainty. Then Chengxin Pan expertly illustrates how this desire, masked as China 'knowledge', is bound up with the political economy of fears and fantasies, thereby both informing and complicating foreign policy practice in Sino-Western relations. Insofar as this vital relationship is shaped not only by China's rise, but also by the way we conceptualise its rise, this book makes a compelling case for critical reflection on China watching. Knowledge, Desire and Power in Global Politics is the first systematic and deconstructive analysis of contemporary Western representation of China's rise. Setting itself apart from the mainstream empiricist literature, its critical interpretative approach and unconventional and innovative perspective will not only strongly appeal to academics, students and the broader reading public, but also likely spark debate in the field of Chinese international relations.

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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Politics & government International relations

• Full title: Knowledge, Desire and Power in Global Politics - Western Representations of China's Rise
• Author: Chengxin Pan
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 264
• EAN: 9781845429157
• ID: 05097536
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
• Weight: 536 g
• Dimensions: 234 × 156 × 19 mm
• Date of publishing: 30. November 2012

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