Contents
IntroductionDemocracy: A New Path out of “Rise and Fall Periodic
Law”
Chapter 1What is Democracy?
1. “Demos” in democracy: mass and elite
2. “Cracy” in democracy: in direct and indirect ways
3. “Demos” and “cracy”: unity of content and form
Chapter 2Democracy in China
1. Introduction of Western democratic thoughts in China and preliminary practice
2. Exploration and practice on democracy by Chinese Communist Party during new democratic revolution period
3. Exploration and practice on democracy by Chinese Communist Party after establishment of PRC
Chapter 3Chinese Democracy
1. Socialist aspect of democracy: premise and foundation of Chinese democracy
2. Unity of three factors: core concepts and substantive characteristics of Chinese democracy
3. Four systems: fundamental form and system framework of Chinese democracy
Chapter 4Values of Chinese Democracy
1. Maintain freedom
2. Protect equality
3. Upholding Justice
4. Perseverance in governedbylaw
Chapter 5Construction of Chinese democracy
1. Consolidate peoples democracy
2. Improve consultative democracy
3. Promote innerparty democracy
4. Optimize communitylevel democracy