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On Mao Zedong Thought and Socialism Characteristic of the Chinese Style YANG Feng-cheng 2008, (4):  10-16.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1364KB) ( )   The essence of Mao Zedong thought lies in the new democratic revolutionary theory,while its theory of socialist construction is comparatively weak.In the time of Mao Zedong no new breakthroughs on the Soviet model were achieved in socialist construction both theoretically and in practice."Socialism characteristic of the Chinese style" is a general conception.It is during the new era of the reform and opening-up that "the Chinese model" was formed.Mao Zedong thought and the practice under its guidance have paved the way for socialism characteristic of the Chinese style by providing a fuundamental political premise and establishing an institutional basis. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Critiques as Consumption or Consumerization of Critiques SHEN Xiang-ping 2008, (4):  17-23.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1458KB) ( )   Nowadays,activities of critique are becoming consumerized marked by signs of leisure,commercialization and privatization.Five factors have made this possible.They are: the intellectuals assuming a neutral attitude,the taste of the mass gaining more power,the relay of the mass media turning dramatic,semiotic and fragmental,the spectacular of the society,and the loss of critique distance.While consumerization of critique may function as self-treatment of anxiety of modernity,it also lowers the standard of cultural life.Possibilities that critiques may initiate are checked,and critiques compromise with the capital.How to get out of the trap of consumerization of critiques is a major task for study.As far as the intellectuals are cncerned,it is of utmost importance to adhere to principles of honesty and sincerity. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Cultral Properties of Modern Consumption and Power of Culture over Consumption——An Introduction to Cultural Powers in Modern Consumption TIAN Wen-Li, ZHANG Xiao-Yi 2008, (4):  24-29.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1301KB) ( )   The cultural properties of modern consumption are expressed in the following phenomena: popularization of sympolic consumer behavors,increasingly obvious manipulation of consumption,and consumption serving as an independent factor of identitification.Consequently,the culture of consumption has changed from consumer-oriented to producer-oriented.As the power of producers represents the capital’s desire to exercise power over consumers,a capital-driven manipulation of consumption culture,or cultural power as it is called,is thus established.The author points out that cultural power functions in modern consumption at various levels. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Towards Ideological Critiques of Semiotic Political Economics——On Baudrillard’s Interpretation of Ideology in Consumer Society YAN Fang-jie, SONG De-xiao 2008, (4):  30-34.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (761KB) ( )   According to Baudrillard,consumption in a consumer society is not meant to satisfy the needs.Instead,it is a process of making social distinctions.Justified needs in the traditional theory of consumption covers up the social political purposse of production,making the needs supportive of the capitalist ideology.Likewise,Marxist fetishist theory fails to reveal the nature of capitalist ideology because of its predetermined true subject and needs.A thorough revelation of the ideology in a consumer society has to be achieved from the perspective of semiotics.Constructing theories of critique in semiotic political economics may point to the value and form of the symbol. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Division,Collaboration and Creation of Enterprise Suplus Cooperation——Generalization of Marx’s Enterprise Cooperation Theory CHEN Chi-ping, DING Jian-jun 2008, (4):  35-41.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1314KB) ( )   Marx’s enterprise theory is of an open theoretical system based on scientific methodology.However,due to its special commitment of exposing the capitalist nature of exploitation it is also a special theory.Guided by the scientific logics of Marx’s enterprise theory,this paper attempts to construct a general analysis framework of Marx’s enterprise theory by introducing concepts of economy,institutional environment and governmental involvement.It is a paradigm composed of division,collaboration and enterprise suplus cooperation creativity.This paradigm is capable of explaining how enterprises come into being and integrating internal efficiency and fairness.It emphasizes the enterprises’ nature of productivity and their objectivs of maximazing suplus cooperation. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A Comparative Study of Marxist Competition Theory and the Competition Theory of Western Economics DU Zhao-hui 2008, (4):  42-48.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1075KB) ( )   Both Marxist competition theory and that of the western economics have originated from the classical competition theory.Both emphasize the role of competition in promoting rational distribution of resources.However,the two differ in such factors as prerequisite of free competition,the purpose and means of competition,the form of competition,the function of competition,and the relationship between monopoly and competition.. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Value Analysis of the Conception of Justice MA Jun-feng, NING Quan-rong 2008, (4):  49-54.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (705KB) ( )   In recent years,social justice has become both a focus of attention by people from all social classes,and a heated topic for discussion among theorists.This paper holds that justice is not a descriptive concept,but rather a concept of value and norm.In this sense,understadning of this concept can only be obtained through philosophic analysis of values.Justice is a primary value of an institution.As a meta-norm and a principle of value adjustment,justice functions as a means of tentative solution to the contradiction of freedom and equality,and integrates freedom and equality.As a criterion for fairness,it is expressed by a scale,with "satisfactory" being the upper limit and "acceptable" the bottom line.The concept of justice also implies dichotomies of the form and the essence,the ideal and the reality,the historical dimension and the practical dimension and so on. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Global Governance:Perspective of Regionalism & Regional Governance LU Jing 2008, (4):  55-60.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1279KB) ( )   Global governance is the necessary requirement and logic result of the development of globalization and global issues.However,whether in theory or in practice,global governance is facing so much difficulty.Regionalism is now developing so fast,and there are some successful regional governance practices,such as EU governance.The development of regionalism and successful regional governance practice provide a possible choice for global governance which is now in difficulty. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Analysis of the Current EU-China Relations with Respect to the Tenth EU-China Summit FANG Le-xian 2008, (4):  61-66.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1066KB) ( )   The Current EU-China relation is at a crutial phase of breaking new ground for the future.The tenth EU-China Summit was held just under such important circumstances.From the major agendas and consensus of the summit,several characters of the current EU-China political relations are identified.First,there are signs of extending strategic consensus but with insufficient political mutual trust;Second,cooperation in economy and trade is one of the most important motives for the EU-China overall strategic relation,but this is accompanied by increasing trade disputes;Third,the all-round wide–range and multi-level cooperation will continue,but more measures of institutionalization and standardization are required to meet the needs of future cooperation. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Idea of Harmonious World and Building up China’s Soft Power FANG Xiao-jiao 2008, (4):  67-72.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (995KB) ( )   This paper discusses the current advantages and weaknesses of China in her efforts to build up soft power based on an analysis of its connotation and strategic significance.Impact and innovating drives of the idea of harmonious world on China’s soft power development are explored.The importance of harmonious world to China on the issue of soft power is dwelt on from the perspectives of culture,political values and foreign policies. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A Review of Conflict Economics ZHAO Ling-ling 2008, (4):  73-79.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2177KB) ( )   Among the different modes of social interaction,mainstrain economics emphasizes market exchange and neglects conflict actions.Conflict economics and exchange economics should constitute two coequal branches of economic analysis,the first based upon contract and mutual gain,the second upon contest for asymmetric advantage.The main topics of conflict economics are sources of conflict,technology of struggle and redistribution effect of conflict.Integrating conflict theory with exchange theory will broaden the dimensions of microeconomics.It will thus help us not only to better understand our traditional topics of optimizing behavior and market equilibrium,but also to better study the nature of man and of social interactions. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Western Scholar’s Debates on Democratic Consolidation:Presidentialism vs.Parliamentarism TAN Huo-sheng 2008, (4):  80-86.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1670KB) ( )   Presidentialism and parliamentarism are the two main types of administrative institutions in western countries.Western scholars has debated drastically on which one is more suitable for democractic consolidation,presidentialism or parliamentarism,from 1990.Though it is not end until now,it deepden our understanding of the mechanism of these two institutions. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Limitations and Options of Field Work for Courses of Ideological and Political Education LIU Shi-hua, WU Shao-yu 2008, (4):  87-90.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (421KB) ( )   The author holds that field work for courses of ideological and political education has been organized according to the model of "going out and inviting guest speakers",which has showed limitations of lacking persistency and universality.This can be attributed to the limitation of our cognition.The key to redressing the situation lies in proper understanding of the connotation of field work for courses of ideological and political education so as to reach the goal of the field work in an innovating spirit. Related Articles | Metrics

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On Construction of Moral Culture on University Campus GUO Jian-xin 2008, (4):  91-94.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (694KB) ( )   Construction of moral culture is the core and soul of campus culture.The paper identifies five key factors in construction of moral culture on university campus.They are: emphasizing timelyness of moral culture on campus,strengthening scientific management of information processing on campus,reinforcing regulations of constructing moral culture on campus,upgrading systematic consturction of moral culture on campus,and exploring practicality and effectiveness of realizing unity of knowing and doing. References | Related Articles | Metrics