Chinese environmental contention : linking up against waste incineration / Maria Bondes.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 05, 2019).

1. An Emerging Network in China's Green Sphere. Towards an Environmental Movement? -- 2. A Burning Issue. Waste Incineration in China -- 3. Learning between Homeowners. The Urban Case of Beijing Asuwei -- 4. Making the Most of External Linkages. The Rural Case of Panguanying Village -- 5. The Limitations of Linkages. The Peri-Urban Case of Beijing's Dagong Village -- 6. Conclusion. Networked Contention : No Longer Fragmented, Not Yet a Movement.

"A plethora of new actors has in recent years entered China's environmental arena. In Western countries, the linkages and diffusion processes between such actors often drive environmental movements. Through a study of Chinese anti-incineration contention, this book investigates how the different contentious actors in China's green sphere link up and what this means for environmental contention. It addresses questions such as: What lies behind the notable increase of environmental protests in China? And what are the potentials for the emergence of an environmental movement?The book shows that a complex network of ties has emerged in China's environmental realm under Hu Jintao. Affected communities across the country have connected with each other and with national-level environmentalists, experts and lawyers. Such networked contention fosters both local campaigns and national-level policy advocacy. Beyond China, the detailed case studies shed light on the dynamics behind the diffusion of contention under restrictive political conditions."-- Provided by publisher

In English.

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