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On the Germanic Development Path of China (Ⅰ)——A Study of Marx’s Pre-capitalist Modes of Production HAN Li-xin 2011, (1):  5-17.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (4166KB) ( )   Marx had proposed a theory of three-stage development path of human society,namely,community,civil society,and future community,in the work Pre-capitalist Modes of Production(Formen,die der kapitalistischen Produktion vorhergehen,1857-1858).This was different from his conception of world history his late years.According to later conception,of the three types of original communities,i.e.the Asian community,the Ancient community,and the Germanic community,only the Germanic community would evolve to civil society,while the Asian community would not be able to realize this transition on its own.Contrary to this prediction,the year 1978 witnessed certain Germanic elements in China such as "the division of labor and property",and,under the influence of which,China is contemporarily on the path of "Germanic"development.The author concludes that at the present stage,in order to interpret the Chinese development,we need to shift the interpretation framework from Marx’s "conception in his late years"to the one he proposed in Pre-capitalist Modes of Production. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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German,British and American Scholars’ Misunderstanding of Marx’s Superstructure Theory HU Wei-xiong 2011, (1):  18-26.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2878KB) ( )   The author points out that the German,British and American scholars have not systematically studied Marx’s concept of superstructure and thus are unable to grasp the rich connotation of this metaphoric concept.They do not know that superstructure actually covers metaphors of ideas,concepts,political structure,political power and political behaviors,credit and virtual capital and so on.Nor are they aware that the concept of superstructure has undergone a transition from ideas to political structure.Among German scholars,Kirchner fails to clearly define superstructure,Habermas even considers that it is no longer suitable to refer to Marx’s theory of economic base and superstructure to analyze the society and the state in the era of capitalism when the state interferes into economy.Larrain,a British scholar,holds that there exists the problem of "the development of the reflection theory mingling with the metaphor of base-superstructure".McMurtry,an American scholar,considers that Marx’s division of economic base and superstructure is obscure,and Jameson holds that Marx’s definition of a classical model of base-superstructure does not live up to the needs of social development.Some of them attempt to deny Marx’s theory by referring to the complicated situations in the process of social development and social,economic and political changes with an intention of restructuring historical materialism.However,they have not only failed to reach new accomplishment,but have also given rise to misleading ideas.The author points out that as superstructure is a metaphorical concept,it is only natural that it may incur disputing ideas or misunderstanding. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Miracle of Capital under Circumstances of the Chinese Miracle——An Analysis of the 20 years Development of China’s Capital Market HU Hai-feng, SUN Fei 2011, (1):  27-34.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2072KB) ( )   Twenty years’ development of China’s capital market not only created a miracle in the world capital market,but also functioned as an indispensable force that promoted the Chinese miracle.The paper studied the development course of China’s capital market which aimed at becoming a big power with huge capital.Based on a comprehensive interpretation of the development miracle of the past 20 years,the author maintained that the development course of China’s capital market was of a zigzagging one from low level to high level,from simple process to complicated process characterized as a spiral course. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Theory of Social Quality: A New Perspective to Examine the Welfare Reform in China HAN Ke-qing 2011, (1):  35-41.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1158KB) ( )   The issue of social quality is still not a generally accepted concept in the academic circle,yet it is a term the public at large is quite familiar with.This term has different contexts in China and in Europe.The social welfare theory and the transition of social model in Europe in line with the theory will unquestionably influence the construction of the Chinese welfare system.In the light of the social welfare,theory the main issues of the reform in the Chinese welfare system include the following:(1) Economic development is the main approach to upgrading social quality;(2) Political democracy is an important mark of social quality;(3) Fostering the civil society is an important component of improving social quality;(4) Social quality cannot be improved unless equal opportunity is provided.The social quality theory and the social development model it advocates points to another model of a welfare world.They enable us to reflect on the goal and future trend of the Chinese social welfare system and social development. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Chinese Network Public Domain: the Rise,Characters and Prospects XIONG Guang-qing 2011, (1):  42-47.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1292KB) ( )   The rise of the public domain in the network has provided an opportunity to restructure the public domain.With the development of the Chinese network,the rapidly increasing population of the Chinese Internet users,and the form of Internet media space,the Chinese public domain in the network has started and grown.Generally speaking,the Chinese public domain in the network is of a preliminary form and is not yet mature.It shows an intensive concern for the reality and demonstrates strong interactions with the practical political process.While it is characterized with certain degree of independence,there is obvious evidence of guidance from the state.The future prospects of the Chinese public domain in the network are also discussed.The author holds that it will gain more autonomy and become more rational and mature.Meanwhile,the rise of the public domain in the network will also contribute to the political development in China. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Privatization and Nationalization: Theory and Reality ZHU An-dong 2011, (1):  48-55.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2714KB) ( )   There has been a worldwide wave of privatization during the last two decades of the 20th century,the low efficiency of state-owned enterprises being its theoretical support.However,the blame that state-owned enterprise is of low efficiency is not theoretically convincing,nor is it supported by evidence.The severe consequences of privatization in some countries suggest that the advantages of privatization might have been exaggerated to a large degree.The wave of nationalization in many countries offers evidence that under certain circumstances nationalization may be a good solution to some social economic problems. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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The Rise of Economic Diplomacy:Connotation,Mechanism and Trends ZHAO Ke-jin 2011, (1):  56-62.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1375KB) ( )   Economic diplomacy is a new form of diplomacy in the era of globalization,and it has received increasing attention among contemporary nations.However,up till now its connotation has not been clearly understood.It is generally perceived as the combination of diplomacy and economy.In fact,economic diplomacy must be precisely defined before it can be integrated into a country’s diplomatic system without giving rise to contradictions.Strictly speaking,economic diplomacy consists of three forms,that is,economic aids,economic cooperation and economic sanctions.Examined from the perspectives of politicalization of world economy and economization of world politics,economic diplomacy has much room for development in the future. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Analysis of Approaches to Environment Security and Construction of Its Governance System LI Zhi-fei 2011, (1):  63-70.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1885KB) ( )   Environment security is a complicated multi-dimensional and multi-factorial issue.Nowadays,it has become a security issue through three ways: combination of environment issue and traditional security aspects,the environment issues affect the foundation of human sustainable development,analyses of the macro natural environment factors with the security concept.In view of the tremendous impact and practical threats of the environment security may have on security and development of human society,people have placed increasing emphasis on the construction of environment security governance system at all levels to achieve environment security.National environment security strategies are made and implemented,regional environment cooperation mechanism are set up,and a multi-element global governance system has been gradually formed. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Changes in the Theory of Incomplete Contract NIE Hui-hua 2011, (1):  71-78.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (1497KB) ( )   The paper generalized three defects of the first version of the incomplete contract theory,namely,not well-grounded theoretical foundation,too much reliance on specific investment,and inability to explain authorization.The controversies among the academics in the world over the theoretical foundation of the incomplete contract theory were introduced.The paper pointed out that these controversial views had led to the induction of elements of behavior economics and experimental economics.Thus,the second version of the theory was established on the basis of the reference point effect.At the end of the paper,research topics concerning this theory were suggested and application prospects of this theory in China were predicted. References | Related Articles | Metrics

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Civic Education and the Demands of Nation-States——An Analysis of the Modern Chinese Intellectuals’ Ideas of Civic Education JI Ai-min 2011, (1):  79-85.  DOI: Abstract ( )   PDF (2587KB) ( )   The experience of modern civic education both in Europe and in China proves that from the very start specific requirements of the national political conceptions are included in the theory and practice of civic education.Nation-states foster their citizens according to their own standards.Under the influence of the historical requirements and political logic of the nation-state,while the Chinese intellectuals’ idea of civic education expresses their expectations of constructing a rich and powerful motherland,it is also marked with their general mood. References | Related Articles | Metrics