| The China Model: Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy Subjects: Political culture -- China; Merit (Ethics) -- Political aspects -- China; Political leadership -- China; Elite (Social sciences) -- Political activity -- China; Democracy -- China; China -- Politics and government -- 1976–2002; China -- Politics and gover; How China's political model could prove to be a viable alternative to Western democracy Daniel A. Bell is dean of the School of Political Science and Public Administration at Shandong University in Qingdao. |