1. Covert Colonialism: Governance, Surveillance and Political Culture in British Hong Kong, c. 1966–97.
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Ng, Michael
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POLITICAL communication , *POLITICAL science , *POLITICAL scientists , *IMPERIALISM , *PUBLIC administration , *PUBLIC opinion - Abstract
Florence Mok's book, "Covert Colonialism: Governance, Surveillance and Political Culture in British Hong Kong, c. 1966–97," challenges the prevailing belief in Hong Kong that foreign governments manipulated the massive rallies in the city. Mok argues that politics in colonial Hong Kong were not characterized by a lack of political activism, but rather by a complex interaction between political activists and the colonial government. The book reveals how the colonial government employed a secretive polling mechanism to monitor and respond to growing political activism and changing public opinion, a mechanism Mok terms "covert colonialism." The book also explores various protest movements in colonial Hong Kong and their impact on political culture. Overall, "Covert Colonialism" provides a nuanced understanding of Hong Kong's political history and challenges the myth of political apathy and stability in the city. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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