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This book analyzes the interaction of religion, society, and governance in China - suggesting it is much more subtle and complex than common convention suggests. The edited work addresses civic engagement, religion, Christianity, and the rule of law in contemporary Chinese society.

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Introduction; Joel Carpenter 1. Reshaping the Civic Space: The Rise of Unregistered Protestantism and Civic Engagement in Urban China; Li Ma and Jin Li 2. Belief, Ethnicity and State: Christianity of Koreans in Northeastern China and their Ethnic and National Identitiess; Juhong Ai 3.The Rise of a Human Rights Studies and Education Movement in China; Zhang Wei 4.The Importance of Gathering Together: Religious Land Use in the U.S. and China; Jennifer E. Walsh 5. Political Constitution and the Protection of Religious Freedom: A Jurisprudential Reading of the Article 36 of Chinese Constitution; Zheng Yushuang 6. Religion and Rights Revolution in China: A Cross-National Perspective; Kevin R. den Dulk

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Li Jin, Calvin Theological Seminary, USA Ai Juhong, Chinese Academy of Social Science, China Li Ma, Calvin College, USA Jennifer E. Walsh, Azusa Pacific University, USA Zhang Wei, China University of Political Science and Law, China Zheng Yushuang, China University of Political Science and Law, China

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