CHAPTER ONE：INTRODUCTION 1
Private Governance of Housing 1
The Development of Research Questions 6
Methodology 13
Thesis Structure 15
CHAPTER TWO：THE CONDOMINIUM INSTITUTION IN CHINA 17
Introduction 17
Private Housing in China 18
The Development Of The Condominium Institution in Unban China 24
Political Actors In The Condominium Institution 35
Conclusion 42
CHAPTER THREE：Theories,AND CONDOMINIUMS IN CHINA 44
Introduction 44
Club Theory And Common-Interest Development 45
Strength Of The Club Theory 52
Chacteristics Of The Housing Clubs In China 53
The Commons Theory And The Condominium In China 60
Conclusion 64
CHAPTER FOUR：ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK 65
Introduction 65
Institutional Solutions To Commons Dilemmas 65
Institution Provision And Collective Action 69
A Constructivist Perspective 72
Applying Constructivist Approach To Condominiums In China 78
Conclusion 81
CHAPTER FIVE：TWO PATHS TO OWNERS'SELF-GOVERNANCE 82
Introduction 82
Right Protection Path To Self-Governance 83
State-triggered Path To Self-Governance 90
Discussion 93
Conclusion 99
CHAPTER SIX：THE STATE'S ROLE IN CONDOMINIUM GOVERNANCE 100
Residents'Committee's Power Strategy 100
Power Of Residents'Committees In Shanghai 103
Power Of Residents'Committees In Shenzhen 112
Conclusion 115
CHAPTER SEVEN CONCLUSION 117
The Economic and Political Dilemma of Chinese Government 118
The Rise of Leaders Among Homeowners 119
The Interaction Between Leaders and State 121
Research Significance 122
Final Remarks 123
REFERENCES 125
APPENDIX 144