Contemporary China
Published on 19. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-333-71003-6 (ISBN)
Description
Assuming no prior knowledge, Contemporary China provides a lively and readable introduction to the politics, society, culture, economy and international relations of China at the turn of the century. Introductory chapters set the scene in terms of history and natural and human resources and a concluding chapter assesses the prospects for the future.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
map
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
304 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-71003-6 (9780333710036)
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Alan Hunter | John Sexton
Contemporary China
Book
04/1999
Palgrave Macmillan
€24.75
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Persons
ALAN HUNTER was, until 1998, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies, University of Leeds, UK. JOHN SEXTON works for a major news agency.
Content
Introduction The History of Modern China Land and People The Chinese Economy Political Life The Social System Chinese Culture China's International Relations China into the Twenty-First Century