ABSTRACT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTENTS TABLES AND FIGURES CHAPTER ONE : INTRODUCTION Private Governance of Housing The Development of Research Questions Methodology Thesis Structure CHAPTER TWO : THE CONDOMINIUM INSTITUTION IN CHINA Introduction Private Housing in China The Development Of The Condominium Institution in Unban China Political Actors In The Condominium Institution Conclusion CHAPTER THREE : Theories, AND CONDOMINIUMS IN CHINA Introduction Club Theory And Common-Interest Development Strength Of The Club Theory Chacteristics Of The Housing Clubs In China The Commons Theory And The Condominium In China Conclusion CHAPTER FOUR : ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK Introduction Institutional Solutions To Commons Dilemmas Institution Provision And Collective Action A Constructivist Perspective Applying Constructivist Approach To Condominiums In China Conclusion CHAPTER FIVE : TWO PATHS TO OWNERS' SELF-GOVERNANCE Introduction Right Protection Path To Self-Governance State-triggered Path To Self-Governance Discussion Conclusion CHAPTER SIX : THE STATE'S ROLE IN CONDOMINIUM GOVERNANCE Residents' Committee's Power Strategy Power Of Residents' Committees In Shanghai Power Of Residents' Committees In Shenzhen Conclusion CHAPTER SEVEN CONCLUSION The Economic and Political Dilemma of Chinese Government The Rise of Leaders Among Homeowners The Interaction Between Leaders and State Research Significance Final Remarks REFERENCES APPENDIX