On the basis of direct election of resident committee in Shanghai since late 1990s, this paper raises a certain theoretical perspectives on the urban community elections in China. A review of empirical studies on resi...On the basis of direct election of resident committee in Shanghai since late 1990s, this paper raises a certain theoretical perspectives on the urban community elections in China. A review of empirical studies on resident committee election reveals that much scholastic attentions have been focused on the socio-political function of community election, leaving the pattern of resident participation and electoral mobilization unexplained. The author therefore calls for a theoretical turn to map the behavioral process of Chinese community election.Some preliminary theorizing strategies are proposed by linking the behavioral process with the more general theories of participation and social mobilization. Analytical unit and research method for this object are also discussed.展开更多
文摘On the basis of direct election of resident committee in Shanghai since late 1990s, this paper raises a certain theoretical perspectives on the urban community elections in China. A review of empirical studies on resident committee election reveals that much scholastic attentions have been focused on the socio-political function of community election, leaving the pattern of resident participation and electoral mobilization unexplained. The author therefore calls for a theoretical turn to map the behavioral process of Chinese community election.Some preliminary theorizing strategies are proposed by linking the behavioral process with the more general theories of participation and social mobilization. Analytical unit and research method for this object are also discussed.
