Contemporary Value Systems in China - Zhen Han Weiwen Zhang Gebunden

This work illustrates China's values and how they are practiced. After introducing readers to the theories systematical structure historical status and influence of traditional Chinese values it points out major developmental trends in connection with modernization. Further it explores the significance of the contemporary reconstruction of Chinese values and argues that these values can be divided into three layers: values-based goals of national development Chinese values concepts and norms of values in a civil society. On this basis it subsequently interprets the core socialist value s Prosperity Democracy Civility and Harmony the value concepts Freedom Equality Justice and Rule of Law and values-based norms Patriotism Dedication Integrity and Friendship.