--- product_id: 33247777 title: "The Perfect Dictatorship: China in the 21st Century" brand: "stein ringen" price: "€ 68.99" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/33247777-the-perfect-dictatorship-china-in-the-21st-century store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Perfect Dictatorship: China in the 21st Century **Brand:** stein ringen **Price:** € 68.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Perfect Dictatorship: China in the 21st Century by stein ringen - **How much does it cost?** € 68.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/33247777-the-perfect-dictatorship-china-in-the-21st-century) ## Best For - stein ringen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stein ringen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review ‘A new interpretation of the Chinese party-state―shows the advantage that derives from a comparative theorist looking at the Chinese system.’ ―Tony Saich, Harvard University‘This is an excellent book which asks important questions about China’s future. In a lively and persuasive manner, the author vividly analyses key data in a comparative and theoretical manner. Far and away the best introduction to how the CCP dictatorship works.’ ―Edward Friedman, University of Wisconsin-Madison‘There is no lack of scholars and pundits abroad who tell us that dictatorship in China is for the greater good. In a timely and engagingly written book, Stein Ringen systematically demolishes all the components of this claim.’ ―Frank Dikötter, University of Hong Kong‘Stein Ringen shows how the Chinese state has used both fear and material inducements to build a “controlocracy” of a size and complexity unprecedented in world history. Perfect as a dictatorship, but brutal, destructive, and wasteful. The author’s encyclopedic understanding of his topic is based on a mastery of relevant scholarship and is delivered in clear, no-nonsense prose that bows to no one. Ideal as a textbook.’ ―Perry Link, University of California, Riverside‘China is a complex country, and there is a range of reasonable interpretations of its political system. Professor Ringen’s interpretation is different than my own, but China watchers need to engage with his thought-provoking and carefully argued assessment. If current trends of repression intensify, less pessimistic analysts will need to recognise that Ringen’s analysis may have been prescient.’ ―Daniel A. Bell, Tsinghua University Read more From the Back Cover Political Science / China Politics Read more See all Editorial Reviews ## Images ![The Perfect Dictatorship: China in the 21st Century - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51BTMep5rML.jpg) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/33247777-the-perfect-dictatorship-china-in-the-21st-century](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/33247777-the-perfect-dictatorship-china-in-the-21st-century) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*