One and All The Logic of Chinese Sovereignty

"This timely, well-conceived, and accessibly-written book approaches issues of sovereignty in China from the early modern era to the contemporary moment from a variety of different perspectives, deftly combining historical and political analysis with cultural interpretation."
-Carlos Rojas, author of Homesickness: Culture, Contagion, and National Transformation in Modern China "Pang Laikwan reads delicately and decisively the sliding values of 'sovereignty,' which ranks with 'security' as one of the problem words of our time. The story she traces is not only Chinese, but instructive for everyone seeking to claim the space to think, speak, and act without fear."
-Haun Saussy author of The Making of Barbarians: China in Multilingual Asia "Pang's One and All is undoubtedly a well-executed book and fruitful read for its rigorous engagement with Chinese political theory and outstanding trans-disciplinary, multi-media analysis. Though focusing on one main concept and a particular context-sovereigntism in China-Pang's book has global implications."-Kaiqing Su, Cha: An Asian Literary Journal "One and All makes a significant contribution to the field of Chinese studies and can serve as a valuable resource in disciplines such as sociology, law and political science. Its interdisciplinary approach provides a rich tapestry of insights that can enhance understanding of China's complex socio-political landscape."-Maria Adele Carrai, The China Quarterly "Pang skillfully examines Chinese governance, which she claims is defined by an outsized emphasis on the security of state sovereignty. This, she posits, is the foundation of all PRC policies, from culture and the internet to finance and even food security.... Recommended."-S. C. Hart, CHOICE "Pang's study offers a timely analysis of the sovereign logic of Xi Jinping's reign, particularly regarding the state's attempts to mobilize popular support through anti-corruption, anti-Western, and anti-virus rhetoric, as well as endeavors to coopt China's population as hard-working, risk-taking, and rule-abiding economic subjects striving for personal wealth, only to encounter passive resistance from the people in response to the intensified involution under statist neoliberalism. Ultimately, Pang encourages us to think beyond the framework of territory-based sovereignty and to develop a new sovereign logic that respects individuality and plurality, which is but a difficult project demanding our continued effort."-Renren Yang, Pacific Affairs "Pang's expert and engaging analysis of current events, political philosophy, history, literature, and art paints a clearer picture of the PRC's sovereign logic and makes One and All: The Logic of Chinese Sovereignty a fruitful read for scholars of China and of other fields, and the general intellectual public."-David Hazard, Political Science Quarterly "In her exploration of both the historical trajectory and cultural manifestations of sovereignty, Pang's insightful analysis reveals the intricate relation between the state and its people-one that cannot be reduced to simplistic notions of populism or patriotism. Her incisive critique, grounded in a rich examination of political, intellectual, and cultural texts, not only exposes how state authority has been sustained but also underscores the deep tension between the power of the state and the will of the people. Pang's critique is so compelling that any sense of security derived from sovereignty's protection is quickly dispelled."-Yanping Guo, Chinese Studies International