ABSTRACT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CONTENTS
TABLES AND FIGURES
CHAPTER ONE :
INTRODUCTION
Private Governance of Housing
The Development of Research Questions
Methodology
Thesis Structure
CHAPTER TWO :
THE CONDOMINIUM INSTITUTION IN CHINA
Introduction
Private Housing in China
The Development Of The Condominium Institution in Unban China
Political Actors In The Condominium Institution
Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE :
Theories,
AND CONDOMINIUMS IN CHINA
Introduction
Club Theory And Common-Interest Development
Strength Of The Club Theory
Chacteristics Of The Housing Clubs In China
The Commons Theory And The Condominium In China
Conclusion
CHAPTER FOUR :
ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK
Introduction
Institutional Solutions To Commons Dilemmas
Institution Provision And Collective Action
A Constructivist Perspective
Applying Constructivist Approach To Condominiums In China
Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE :
TWO PATHS TO OWNERS'' SELF-GOVERNANCE
Introduction
Right Protection Path To Self-Governance
State-triggered Path To Self-Governance
Discussion
Conclusion
CHAPTER SIX :
THE STATE''S ROLE IN CONDOMINIUM GOVERNANCE
Residents'' Committee''s Power Strategy
Power Of Residents'' Committees In Shanghai
Power Of Residents'' Committees In Shenzhen
Conclusion
CHAPTER SEVEN CONCLUSION
The Economic and Political Dilemma of Chinese Government
The Rise of Leaders Among Homeowners
The Interaction Between Leaders and State
Research Significance
Final Remarks
REFERENCES
APPENDIX