Symbols and Repression at Tiananmen Square, April-June 1989

Symbols and Repression at Tiananmen Square, April-June 1989

The Chinese leaders' decision to repress the protest at Tiananmen Square in April-June 1989 is analyzed through their symbolic definition of the protest. Variables that influenced Chinese leaders' symbolization processes included disarray in structure of formal symbols, revolutionary tradi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Political psychology 1992-03, Vol.13 (1), p.45-60
1. Verfasser: LIU, A. P. L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
China
Communist parties
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Older adults
Political parties
Political protests
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Repression
Role taking
Social interactions. Communication. Group processes
Social psychology
Speeches
Standing committees
Student movements
Student protests
Symbolization
Symbols
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Zusammenfassung:The Chinese leaders' decision to repress the protest at Tiananmen Square in April-June 1989 is analyzed through their symbolic definition of the protest. Variables that influenced Chinese leaders' symbolization processes included disarray in structure of formal symbols, revolutionary tradition, remoteness from social development, and internal dissension. Both calculative (strategic) and affective considerations were stressed.
ISSN:0162-895X
1467-9221
DOI:10.2307/3791423