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Reviews: Leading readers almost painlessly through an extensive tour of modern China’s events and issues, this anthology is well planned and, with its extensive bibliographies at the end of each chapter, a useful guide to deeper study as well as a rich resource for acquainting readers with China... a well woven and brightly colored tapestry creating a kaleidoscopic and vibrant picture of China.
— Mary Karen Solomon, Education About Asia
A well-balanced overview.
— Future Survey
Description: The new edition of Understanding Contemporary China has been thoroughly revised to reflect a half-decade of significant events and trends, both domestically and in the international arena. The result is an accessible, well-grounded exploration of the most crucial issues affecting China today.
The authors assume no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, making the book a perfect choice for interdisciplinary "Introduction to China" Courses, as well as for courses in political science and sociology. Numerous maps and photographs enhance the text.
In this Book:
• Introduction
• China: A Geographic Preface
• The Historical Context
• Chinese Politics
• China’s Economy
• China Beyond the Heartland
• International Relations
• Population Growth and Urbanization
• China’s Environmental Problems
• Family, Kinship, Marriage, and Sexuality
• Women and Development
• Religion
• Literature and Popular Culture
• Trends and ProspectsISBN - 9788130923659
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Pages : 518
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