In this book, Denny Roy offers an approach that may be called 'the political science of international relations (IR) with a focus on China'. Roy does not make commitment, though, as to which level of analysis is the most appropriate in determining Chinese foreign policy behaviour. This, I would suggest, is one of Roy's strengths. His analysis is historically sensitive and solidly grounded in fact. As a political analyst he has a gift for making insightful observations and writes with flair. In this thoroughly researched chapter [Chapter 8], Roy best shows his ability to draw upon both IR and China studies...

- Anthony Alexander Loh, Harvard University, The China Journal

Written for a broad audience, the work nevertheless captures the complexities of Chinese foreign policy and its interplay with its domestic political development. It provides a simplified rather than simple structure to view the choices that the Chinese leadership have made, are making, and will make, as China becomes a truly great power with an accompanying role in international affairs.

- J. A. Rhodes, Luther College, CHOICE, Vol. 36 No. 5

In this book, Denny Roy offers an approach that may be called 'the political science of international relations (IR) with a focus on China'.
Roy does not make commitment, though, as to which level of analysis is the most appropriate in determining Chinese foreign policy behaviour. This, I would suggest, is one of Roy's strengths.
His analysis is historically sensitive and solidly grounded in fact. As a political analyst he has a gift for making insightful observations and writes with flair. In this thoroughly researched chapter [Chapter 8], Roy best shows his ability to draw upon both IR and China studies.

- Anthony Alexander Loh, Harvard University, The China Journal