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Candid insights into China's transformative era.
If you're intrigued by the dramatic evolution of modern China, "Made In China" offers a rare glimpse into the lives and thoughts of people shaping this monumental period. Robert Lawrence Kuhn provides a multi-angled look at China’s transition through interviews and personal stories. It’s a thoughtful read for anyone interested in the complexities of China’s cultural and economic metamorphosis.
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ISBN: 9781575001340
Authors:
Robert Lawrence Kuhn
Publisher: TV Books
Date of Publication: 2000-12-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Society,
Government,
Entrepreneurship,
Management,
Asia,
Politics,
Biography,
History
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 2 readers)
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Candid insights into China's transformative era.
If you're intrigued by the dramatic evolution of modern China, "Made In China" offers a rare glimpse into the lives and thoughts of people shaping this monumental period. Robert Lawrence Kuhn provides a multi-angled look at China’s transition through interviews and personal stories. It’s a thoughtful read for anyone interested in the complexities of China’s cultural and economic metamorphosis.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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