Spreading the Gospel, Making Modern Citizens: Missionary Influence and Political Participation in China

• In Event: Comparative Political Behavior: New Evidence from the Chinese Case

Brief Overview

This study explores the impact of Western missionaries on the citizens' political participation in China from 1880 to 1937. We argue that Western missionary activities could lead to an increase in political awareness among local Chinese citizens.

Authors

• Jingyuan Qian, University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Steve Bai, Yale University