Contemporary China: Contemporary States and Societies
Autor Kerry Brownen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 apr 2015
Assuming no prior knowledge, this book presents an accessible and engaging introduction to all aspects of China. Following a scene-setting chapter on the making of modern-day China, the book moves on to examine the country's political and economic structures, its society and culture, and its changing place in the world. Looking to the future, the book also considers the demographic and political challenges which China now faces. Kerry Brown shows that there is a vibrant debate within the country about what China is, in what direction it might go and what sort of power it should become.
The text is illustrated throughout with figures and tables, boxes focusing on key issues and an extensive guide to further reading and useful websites. This accessible and lively book is the ideal starting point for students and general readers who want to know more about this important country.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781137510099
ISBN-10: 1137510099
Pagini: 248
Ilustrații: 9 b/w photos, 3 figures, 1 maps, 8 b/w tables
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.33 kg
Ediția:Nouă
Editura: Macmillan Education UK
Colecția Red Globe Press
Seria Contemporary States and Societies
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1137510099
Pagini: 248
Ilustrații: 9 b/w photos, 3 figures, 1 maps, 8 b/w tables
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 15 mm
Greutate: 0.33 kg
Ediția:Nouă
Editura: Macmillan Education UK
Colecția Red Globe Press
Seria Contemporary States and Societies
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
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Descriere
A
lively,
accessible
and
up-to-date
introduction
to
political,
economic
and
social
life
in
China.
Illustrated
with
maps,
charts
and
tables
throughout,
the
book
assumes
no
prior
knowledge
and
places
current
developments
clearly
in
their
historical,
cultural
and
international
context.
Cuprins
1.
Introduction.-
2.
What
is
China?.-
3.
The
Making
of
Modern
China.-
4.
The
New
Chinese
Economy.-
5.
The
Communist
Party
and
Chinese
Politics.-
6.
How
China
is
Governed.-
7.
The
Economy
of
Modern
China.-
8.
Chinese
Society.-
9.
Chinese
Culture.-
10.
China
and
the
World.-
11.
Conclusion.
Notă biografică
Kerry
Brown
is
Director
of
the
China
Studies
Centre
and
Professor
of
Chinese
Politics
at
the
University
of
Sydney,
Australia.
Textul de pe ultima copertă
China
has
created
its
own
distinctive
pathway
to
becoming
one
of
the
world's
largest
economies
–
and
the
country's
economic
and
political
development
over
the
next
decade
will
have
profound
implications
for
the
rest
of
the
world.
Knowledge
of
contemporary
China
is
therefore
essential
for
anyone
who
seeks
to
understand
politics,
business
and
international
affairs
in
the
twenty-first
century.
Assuming no prior knowledge, this book presents an accessible and engaging introduction to all aspects of China. Following a scene-setting chapter on the making of modern-day China, the book moves on to examine the country's political and economic structures, its society and culture, and its changing place in the world. Looking to the future, the book also considers the demographic and political challenges which China now faces. Kerry Brown shows that there is a vibrant debate within the country about what China is, in what direction it might go and what sort of power it should become.
The text is illustrated throughout with figures and tables, boxes focusing on key issues and an extensive guide to further reading and useful websites. This accessible and lively book is the ideal starting point for students and general readers who want to know more about this important country.
Assuming no prior knowledge, this book presents an accessible and engaging introduction to all aspects of China. Following a scene-setting chapter on the making of modern-day China, the book moves on to examine the country's political and economic structures, its society and culture, and its changing place in the world. Looking to the future, the book also considers the demographic and political challenges which China now faces. Kerry Brown shows that there is a vibrant debate within the country about what China is, in what direction it might go and what sort of power it should become.
The text is illustrated throughout with figures and tables, boxes focusing on key issues and an extensive guide to further reading and useful websites. This accessible and lively book is the ideal starting point for students and general readers who want to know more about this important country.
Caracteristici
- A
sophisticated
and
accessible
introductory
textbook
on
China
today
- Author
has
extensive
first-hand
experience
of
China
as
a
diplomat,
policy
adviser
and
teacher
- Contemporary
China
is
a
popular
and
growing
topic
of
study
and
is
studied
across
a
wide
range
of
degrees
in
the
social
sciences
and
beyond
Recenzii
Kerry
Brown
provides
a
wonderful
guide
to
understanding
modern
China,
presenting
a
remarkably
comprehensive
and
lucid
examination
of
the
institutions
and
socio-economic
forces
that
have
shaped
and
are
shaping
the
country
today.
Anyone
wanting
to
understand
China
and
its
place
in
the
world
will
do
well
with
Brown
as
mentor.
A concise, approachable, critical but fair introduction to the most important topics and questions relating to an important and rising power.
A lucid and sophisticated introductory book on modern China written by a leading specialist in this field.
An excellent introductory text for any student interested in the rapidly-emerging 'superpower' that is today's China, presented in a simple but effective narrative that highlights the country's remarkable journey from a post-war pariah to a leading global player in the 21st century.
Contemporary China provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of China that should inform any teaching on China. It offers essential information on how China is governed which is necessary background information to understand how China is embedding and positioning itself in the world economy and global politics. Despite the breadth and depth of the book, it remains an accessible resource.
A comprehensive and timely introduction. A superb resource for students and scholars who are interested in the making of contemporary China.
The book introduces all the complexity and contradictions of contemporary China and serves as an excellent introduction. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, concise, and highly readable. Providing an overview of China's history, politics, economy, society, and culture the book is extremely well suited to those unfamiliar with the country. It also, usefully, serves as a guide for subsequent reading and study of the areas covered.
Kerry Brown's account of Contemporary China is an outstanding, wide-ranging introduction to a country that is of crucial importance to the West. Ranging between history, institutional structures, and ideology, Brown shows clearly the elements that make up the China of today. A lucid and powerful read for all those who want to understand the next superpower.
Both empathetic and critical, detailed and clear, Kerry Brown's newly revised Contemporary China makes this complex and fascinating country accessible to those encountering it for the first time. It's a great introductory text for undergraduate students - and it is also packed full of facts, data and analyses that will be of use to more advanced researchers.
A concise, approachable, critical but fair introduction to the most important topics and questions relating to an important and rising power.
A lucid and sophisticated introductory book on modern China written by a leading specialist in this field.
An excellent introductory text for any student interested in the rapidly-emerging 'superpower' that is today's China, presented in a simple but effective narrative that highlights the country's remarkable journey from a post-war pariah to a leading global player in the 21st century.
Contemporary China provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of China that should inform any teaching on China. It offers essential information on how China is governed which is necessary background information to understand how China is embedding and positioning itself in the world economy and global politics. Despite the breadth and depth of the book, it remains an accessible resource.
A comprehensive and timely introduction. A superb resource for students and scholars who are interested in the making of contemporary China.
The book introduces all the complexity and contradictions of contemporary China and serves as an excellent introduction. It is up-to-date, comprehensive, concise, and highly readable. Providing an overview of China's history, politics, economy, society, and culture the book is extremely well suited to those unfamiliar with the country. It also, usefully, serves as a guide for subsequent reading and study of the areas covered.
Kerry Brown's account of Contemporary China is an outstanding, wide-ranging introduction to a country that is of crucial importance to the West. Ranging between history, institutional structures, and ideology, Brown shows clearly the elements that make up the China of today. A lucid and powerful read for all those who want to understand the next superpower.
Both empathetic and critical, detailed and clear, Kerry Brown's newly revised Contemporary China makes this complex and fascinating country accessible to those encountering it for the first time. It's a great introductory text for undergraduate students - and it is also packed full of facts, data and analyses that will be of use to more advanced researchers.