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From Mao Zedong Thought to Scientific Concept of Development——On Relations of Mao Zedong Thought and Theories of Socialism Characteristics of the Chinese Style LI Jie 2008, (7):  5-15.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2037KB) ( )   The Chinese Communists represented by Mao Zedong have achieved much progress in explorations of the Chinese socialist construction.This has been realized through efforts of successful estalishment of the basic socialist system,the resolution and implementation of the guidelines of the 8th Congress of CPC,and reflections over the positive and negative experience of the "great leap forward".This progress has been an inseparable component of the scientific theoretical system of Mao Zedong thought,and is considered continuation and extension of the first historical leap in localizing Marxism after the founding of the People’s Republic of China.This is also the motives and source of wisdom for constant theoretical innovation in the period of reform,open-up and the four modernizations.The second historical leap of localizing Marxism was achieved by the Chinese Communists represented by Deng Xiaoping.It has been realized through efforts of setting up the path to and socialist theories of socialism characteristics of the Chinese style.This has been achieved by accurately and thoroughly understanding Mao Zedong thought,returning to the guidelines of the 8th Congress of CPC,and by systematic interpretation of the scientific system of Mao Zedong thought.The author claims that this practice shows a dialectical nature of developing while restoring and holding on to the scientific aspects of the past experience,and restoring and holding on to the scientific aspects of the past experience while developing in the process of drawing lessons from history and looking forwad to the future.It is in this process that Deng Xiaoping ideas gradually took shape and integrated with Mao Zedong thought,indicating clearly the course of the first and second leaps of localization of Marxism in China.The "three represents" and the scientific concept of development that continue to enrich the socialist theories in the Chinese style,have also been nurtured by Mao Zedong thought for innovative ideas and wisdom.Thus,they are linked to Marxism,Leninism and Mao Zedong thought and keep being updated with the passage of time.All these phenomena repeatedly point to a truth,that is,the basic principles in Marxism whose values have been proved through practice need to be refreshed and updated by new ideas and new ways in order to maintain its contemporary significance,and to stay innovative,active and alive. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Reform,Development,Stability and Harmony:from the Perspective of Interest Mechanism GUO Zhan, TAN Qing-hua 2008, (7):  16-22.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (830KB) ( )   The authors maintain that reform,development,stability and harmony are all related to interests and are woven together by allocation of interests.Reform inherently means reallocation of interests.Once an efficient mechanism of interests is established,social development will result.In other words,it is through the effort of interest-driven and interest-balancing mechanism that social development is accomplished.Furthermore,without the interest-balancing mechanism social development may not be sustainable,and worse still,may even interfere with social stability.In this sense,the basic function of interest-balancing mechanism is to keep social stability.When positive interative relation of the interest-driven and interest-balancing mechanism is maintained,scientific development at the operational level and harmonious development in terms of social status will be achieved.The paper concludes that this reflects the law of construction of socialist modernization in China,and points to the essential property of it. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Prediction and Analysis of Changes in Labor Supply and Selection of Employment Strategies ZENG Xiang-quan, LU Liang 2008, (7):  23-27.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1178KB) ( )   The paper holds that by the year 2020,the Chinese total labor resources will have shown a periodical fluctuation curve of high-low-high.The population involved in economic activities will gradually decrease.The number of laborers in different age groups will also undergone various changes.Despite of all this,the pressure for employment will remain serious.In face of the changes in the labor market,the government should adjust the employment policy accordingly.Quality of employment should be improved,employment capacity of the labors should be raised,attention should be paid to sustainable development of economy,various relevant policies should be integrated,and flexisbility of the labor market should be maintained.All this can not be realized unless the forceful regulating and moniroring functions of the government are well performed. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On the Research Agenda and Research Methods of Political Science in China YANG Guang-bin 2008, (7):  28-32.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1141KB) ( )   The article starts with a discussion of "nomalization" of political science.In the light of this discussion,the author raises the proposition of "context,agenda and methodology" in researches of political science.The author holds that research methods are determined by the research agenda,and the research agenda is determined by the political context of a country.It is the current political reality of China that determines that the "important issues" should be the priority of political studies in China. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On the Political Rights in International Politics XIA An-ling, FENG Shuai 2008, (7):  33-40.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1646KB) ( )   The authors have observed that politics of power has long been the central issue in theoretical research of international politics,while politics of rights has been neglected,consciously or subconsciously.This paper attempts to trace the theories of politics of power in the course of history to clarify the concept of politics of rights,and to identify the existence of politics of rights from the evolution of the theories of politics of power.The existence of politics of rights is then justified and rationalized from the perspective of modern international relation and international law.In light of this analysis,the basic developmental trend of international politics from politics of power to politics of rights is discussed. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A Review of Recent Studies abroad on History of Thoughts in Marxist Theories of History LU Ke-jian 2008, (7):  41-48.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1898KB) ( )   Marxist theories of history have long been an important research area in Marxism studies abroad.It is the Marxist school of history.Major research topics of this school are all closely related to Marxist historical materialsim.However,Chinese scholars,especially researchers who study Marxism abroad,have long neglected researches abroad on Marxist theories of history.They are not clear about findings on Marxist theories of history from the perspective of history of thoughts.The paper then offers a review of recent studies of foreign scholars in this area.It is meant to promote understanding of Chinese scholars about the current situation of researches abroad on Marxist theories of history,and provide them with access to thoughts in studies of historical materialism. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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"The Four Great Syntheses" and IR Theory Synthesizing Trend ZHENG Xian-wu 2008, (7):  49-56.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2316KB) ( )   Over the last nine decades,IR Theory went through four Great Syntheses.The first Great Synthesis was "academic pluralism" was developed into classic realism in the 1940s.The second Great Synthesis was that of neo-realism and neo-liberal institutionalism,and they shared a rationalist research programme in the 1980s.The third Great Synthesis was the emergence of "the middle ground" such as the conventional constructivism and the English School between rationalism and reflectivism in the 1990s.The fourth Great Synthesis was the emergence of "the third way" which interplayed among rationalism,"the middle ground" and reflectivism,and moved it towards a holistic theoretical approach to understand the global transformation."The third way" begins to reject a "continuity thesis" such as stare-centrism and international anarchy,and designs to capture a "transformation thesis" such as state-market-society complexes and world community or world society. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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On Marx’s Method of Totality and Its Value in Discipline Development ZHANG Yun-fei 2008, (7):  57-63.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1124KB) ( )   Marx defined totality as the indivisable function of interdependence,interrelation,mutual influence,and interactions among aspects of relevance.Method of totality is an approach of overall analysis,i.e.to analyze things or objects by placing them in a complex structure or context in a dialectic way of thinking.Marx’s method of totality is the methodological foundation of establishing and grasping the wholeness of Marxism.It also offers methodological guidance for strengthening and promoting development of Maxist basic principles as a discipline.The author concludes that development of this discipline can be achieved by approaching it from an overall perspective,that is,attending to the object,the sturcture,the methods and the function. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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How to Explain Marx’s Concept of "Superstructure" HU Wei-xiong 2008, (7):  64-70.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1743KB) ( )   "Superstructure" is an important and complicated concept in Marxist philosophy.In explaining this concept,the analysis may cover six topics:(1) superstructure is a metaphorical concept;(2) this concept occupies important position in Marx’s philosophical ideas;(3) superstructure belongs to the category of social existence,not the category of social ideology;(4) the form of superstructure changes along with the tide of history with varying contents;(5) superstructure is closely related to the economic foundation and serves for the economic foundation;and(6) expressing superstructure within the political sturcture may best illustrate its position in the whole social system. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Reason Why Marx Insisted on Value Theory of Living Labor ZHAO Zhun 2008, (7):  71-76.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1490KB) ( )   The reason why Marx insisted on value theory of living labor is because value stands for a social relation,and human relation can only be that of labor relation.The theory takes "the general economic law of human society" as the point of departure,and advocates that "labor employs capital" be used to allocate social resources.It argues that the essence of value is the actual application of "the law of time-saving and proportional distribution of the total amount of labor in a society" in the commodity economy. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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A Review of Recent Studies on Social Construction CHEN Li-li 2008, (7):  77-83.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1846KB) ( )   With the maturity of the social construction theory raised by CPC,more researches have been done in the academic circle on social construction.The paper offers a review of researches on the definition and interpretation of social construction,issues on social construction in ancient China,researches on Marxist theories on social construction,social management,experience of social construction in developed countries in the west as well.The paper also points out the limitations of existing researches with suggestions for future studies. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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New Development in Researches of Financial Stability——A Review of Theories on Credit Risk Transfer XU Rong 2008, (7):  84-89.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (846KB) ( )   This paper offers a review of literature on influence of credit risk transfer on financial stability.The author generalizes three different types of researches.First,researches on the dual effects of credit risk transfer on financial stability;Second,researches on possibilities for credit risk transfer to improve financial stability from the comparative perspective of social costs and institutional costs;Third,researches on possibilities for credit risk transfer to impair financial stability.The paper also discusses the evaluation of financial regulation authorities and international financial agencies on internal risk transfer from techniques of dealings in the market.The paper concludes with a brief prediction of future research direction. References | Related Articles | Metrics