Understanding Contemporary China

Name: Understanding Contemporary China
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ISBN: 9781588265944

ISBN-10: 1588265943

ISBN-13: 9781588265944

Edition: 3rd 2008

Authors: Robert E. Gamer

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The third edition of Understanding Contemporary China retains all the useful features of the previous editions, but has been thoroughly updated to reflect such current issues and challenges as Chinas dynamic economic growth; its changing social and political culture; its growing international presence as a mediator, investor, and disburser of foreign aid; recent developments in the standoff with Taiwan; and the ever growing impact of environmental degradation. Assuming no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, the book was designed as a core text for Introduction to China courses and can also be used effectively in a variety of discipline-oriented curriculums (especially political…

Book details

List price: $26.50
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 300
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English



List of Illustrations



Introduction




China: A Geographic Preface




The Historical Context




Chinese Politics




China's Economy




China Beyond the Heartland




International Relations




Population Growth and Urbanization




China's Environmental Problems




Family, Kinship, Marriage, and Sexuality




Women and Development




Religion




Literature and Popular Culture




Trends and Prospects



Index