Dillon Michael (Lancaster University Uk) - Contemporary China - An Introduction - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This book presents a concise introduction to contemporary China. It is intended as a first book for those coming new to the subject providing the essential information that most people need to know without going into excessive detail. Its coverage includes the economy society politics and international relations; China's history especially the twentieth century; and Taiwan and Hong Kong as well as the People's Republic of China. The book provides an up - to - date and clear guide to the often bewildering changes which have taken place in China in the late twentieth and early twenty - first centuries. It draws on the enormous body of empirical and theoretical research that is being carried out by economists political scientists and sociologists on contemporary China but is itself written in non - technical and accessible language. It does not assume any previous knowledge of China and explanations of Chinese terms are provided throughout the book. It includes a map a chronology a glossary of Chinese terms biographical notes on key figures and a guide to further reading.
Title: Contemporary China - An Introduction
Author(s): Dillon Michael (Lancaster University Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415343190
Pages: 312 Pages, 1 Line Drawings, Black And White; 1 Illustrations, Black And White
Publication Date: 11/19/2008
Category: Regional Studies