Understanding Contemporary China, 5th ed.
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (844 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626376530 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 526 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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)
. Toops is associate professor of geography and international studies at Miami University. Stanley W. Gamer is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Robert E
Wong.China Beyond the HeartlandL.T. Ma. China’s Environmental ProblemsR.L. Bossen.ReligionH. Laughlin.Trends and ProspectsR.E. This new edition of the book reflects those changes, exploring the impact of new domestic policies; China’s role as a behemoth in the world economy; its rapidly modernizing infrastructure; its expanding military presence in the region; the environmental challenges it confronts; and much more. Gamer.China’s EconomyS. China today bears little resemblance to the country introduced in the first edition of Understanding Contemporary China, published nearly two decades ago. Edmonds.Family, Kinship, Marriage, and SexualityW. White and R.E. King.Literature and Popular CultureC.A. Murphey.Chinese PoliticsR.E. Zang.Women and DevelopmentL. Tong and J. Gamer.Population Growth and UrbanizationR. Even in just the past five years, dramatic changes have occurred under the leadership