Contemporary China
Autor Kerry Brownen Limba Engleză Hardback – 3 mai 2026
Authored by a highly-regarded expert on the topic, the book is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on China studies and contemporary China, regardless of whether students approach the topic from a political, historical, sociological, cultural or geographical viewpoint. It can also be used on modules focussing more specifically on Chinese politics, Chinese history or Chinese society.
New to this edition:
- Coverage of the pandemic and recent protests
- A brand new chapter on China's environmental challenges
- Attention to the management of Xinjiang
- Full updates on the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781350518414
ISBN-10: 1350518417
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 mm
Ediția:4. Auflage
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1350518417
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 mm
Ediția:4. Auflage
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
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Cuprins
Introduction
1. What is China?
2. The Making of Modern China
3. The Communist Party and Politics
4. How China is Governed
5. The Chinese Economy
6. Chinese Society
7. Chinese Culture
8. China in the World
Conclusion
1. What is China?
2. The Making of Modern China
3. The Communist Party and Politics
4. How China is Governed
5. The Chinese Economy
6. Chinese Society
7. Chinese Culture
8. China in the World
Conclusion
Recenzii
Kerry Brown has provided an excellent survey of China's history, politics, socioeconomic development and foreign relations in a cogent and highly analytical manner. His mastery of the subject is abundantly demonstrated by unpacking and explaining the complexities of one of the world 's oldest civilizations and one of the most powerful nations of the 21st century into a concise, readable and captivating text.
This book provides an excellent introduction to the dynamic country that is China today. The author has a deep knowledge of Chinese culture, society, and politics.
This book provides an excellent introduction to the dynamic country that is China today. The author has a deep knowledge of Chinese culture, society, and politics.
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