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Modern China: A Very Short Introduction

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Concise insight into China's complex modernization.

If you're looking to brush up on your understanding of contemporary China without delving into a tome, this is the book for you. It distills China's political, economic, and cultural transformation into a digestible format, making it approachable even if you're just taking a quick dive into the subject.

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Modern China: A Very Short Introduction

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ISBN: 9780199228027
Authors: Rana Mitter
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Travel, Politics, Economics
Related Topics: Asia, Politics, History, History
Goodreads rating: 3.61
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China today is never out of the human rights controversies and the continued legacy of Tiananmen Square, to global coverage of the Beijing Olympics, and the Chinese "economic miracle." It is a country of contradictions, a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities, an ancient civilization that is modernizing rapidly, and a walled-off nation that is increasingly at the center of world trade. This Very Short Introduction offers an indispensable starting point for anyone who needs to quickly understand the themes and controversies that have shaped modern China. Prize-winning author and scholar Rana Mitter examines the modern history, politics, economy, and thriving cultural scene of contemporary China, and its relations with the wider world. This lively guide covers a range of social issues from the decline of footbinding and the position of women in society, to the influence of television and film, and the role of the overseas Chinese diaspora. It also covers prominent figures such as the Communist leaders, the last emperors, and prominent writers and artists throughout China's history. Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
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Concise insight into China's complex modernization.

If you're looking to brush up on your understanding of contemporary China without delving into a tome, this is the book for you. It distills China's political, economic, and cultural transformation into a digestible format, making it approachable even if you're just taking a quick dive into the subject.

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.