Prof. Zhang Xiaofang

Associate Professor

 
Prof. Zhang Xiaofang teaches Political Science and Comparative Government and Politics. Her research interests covers a broad areas of topics, ranging from the formation of the modern state in Europe to multilateral governance and CCP mass mobilization during the anti-Japanese war. Her monograph, “Manufacturing Consent: A Study on Revolution and Mobilization” has received sound reviews in the Chinese academia. Prof. Zhang earned her PhD from Renmin University of China.   

 

 
Courses
Introduction to Political Science; Introduction to Comparative Politics; Studies on Comparative Government and Politics.

Education
2003-2006: Ph.D.  School of International Studies, Renmin University of China

2000-2003: M.A.  School of International Studies, Renmin University of China

1996-2000: B. A.  Department of CCP History, Renmin University of China

 
Research Interests

Political Development in Modern China; State Building and Social Governance Comparative Politics

Major Publications
Monographs:
Manufacturing Consent: A Study on Revolution and Mobilization, Beijing: Social Science Literature Press, 2011.

Articles: 
1.  “From Inside to Outside Europe: The Evolution of the Theory of Modern State Formation”, Teaching and Research, No. 8, 2015.

2. “Why is the Modern State Modern: The Perspective of Weber”, Studies on Party and Government, No. 4, 2014.

3. “Modern State Building and the Modernization of National Governance: Road Map of Chinese Political Development in the Perspective of Comparative Politics”, Teaching and Research, No.5, 2013.

4. “Development in Comparative Political Perspective: Empirical Perplexity and Theoretical Explanations”, Teaching and Research, No.8, 2011.

5. “TheLimits of Multilateral Governance”, Theoretical Horizon, No.9, 2010.

6. “Organization mechanism of CCP Mass Mobilization During the Anti-Japanese War”, Party History Research andTeaching, No.5, 2008.

7. “Social Education Movement and Change of Rural Society in Shaan-gan-ning Border Region”, Shandong Social Science, No.8, 2008.

8. “The Governmental Logic of Changes in Grain Circulation System”, Dong Yue Tribune, Vol.3, 2005.
 
Research Projects 

1. “Political Mobilization of CCP and Changes of Rural Governance During the Anti-Japanese War”, project of National Philosophy and Social Science Fund, 2011.

2. “Research on Political Mobilization and Political Development in Modern China”, project of UIBE, project leader.

3. “Political Development: International Comparison and China's Prospects”, academic innovation team funded project, mainly participating.