The Performative State : Public Scrutiny and Environmental Governance in China /

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"What does the state do when public expectations exceed its actual governing capacity? This book shows how the state can engage in performative governance-the theatrical deployment of language, symbols, and gestures to foster the impression of good governance among citizens"--

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ding, Iza, 1985- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ithaca [New York] : Cornell University Press, 2022.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Politics and government.
Environmental protection > Public opinion.
Environmental policy > Public opinion.
Ecology > Public opinion.
Communication in politics.
Communication politique > Chine.
Environnement > Protection > Chine > Opinion publique.
Environnement > Politique gouvernementale > Chine > Opinion publique.
Communication in politics > China.
Environmental protection > China > Public opinion.
Local government and environmental policy > China > Public opinion.
Environmental policy > China > Public opinion.
China.
China > Politics and government > 2002-
China > Environmental conditions > Public opinion.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : Statecraft as Stagecraft
  • Anatomy of the State
  • Old Woes and New Pains
  • Face Work
  • Audience Appraisal
  • Performative Breakdown
  • Conclusion : Performance and Performance.

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