China's Political-Military Evolution

This book traces the People's Liberation Army's revolutionary transition, examines the structural changes associated with it, and assesses military policies. It discusses the political commissar system, the key institution for all political-military relationships in the Chinese military system.

Colonel Monte R. Bullard is U.S. Army Liaison Officer in the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong.

Westview Special Studies -- Preface -- Introduction -- The PLA in Transition -- Institutions, Roles, and Relationships -- The Political Commissar System: Evolution, Structure, and Functions -- The Interlocking Directorate-Nature and Scope -- Conclusions -- Party Cadre Levels -- Government Cadre Levels -- Military Grade Levels -- PRC Elites Holding Interlocking Positions (1960) -- PRC Elites Holding Interlocking Positions (1973) -- PRC Elites Holding Interlocking Positions (1982)