ABSTRACT
In this chapter, a literature review is made. In general, the topic studied in this book relates to four strands of literature: (1) on environmental conflicts; (2) on governance, decision making, and policy change; (3) on public participation in planning; and (4) on social conflict resolution in China. These four strands all provide insights on three issues: the nature of environmental conflicts, the strategies applied by Chinese local governments in environmental conflicts, and the explanation for the application of government strategies. What the four strands reveal about these issues are reviewed and reported in detail in this chapter.
