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| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9780470655795 |
| ISBN 10 | 0470655798 |
| Book Subtitle | A History Since 1978 |
| Book Description | Using new research and considering a multidisciplinary set of factors, Contemporary China offers a comprehensive exploration of the making of contemporary China. * Provides a unique perspective on China, incorporating newly published materials from within and outside China, in English and Chinese. Discusses both the societal and economic aspects of China s development, and how these factors have affected Chinese elite politics * Includes coverage of recent political scandals such as the dismissal of Bo Xilai and the intrigue surrounding the 18th National Congress elections in late 2012 * Discusses the reasons for and ramifications of the gap that exists between western perceptions of China and China itself |
| Editorial Review | Zheng makes a marvellous attempt at dissecting this modern anomaly for readers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All academic levels/libraries. (Choice, 1 December 2013) |
| About the Author | Yongnian Zheng is Professor and Director of East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore. He has authored many books, including The Chinese Communist Party as Organizational Emperor, Will China Become Democratic?, Globalization and State Transformation in China, and Discovering Chinese Nationalism in China. He has also edited and co-edited several volumes, and is a columnist for newspapers in Hong Kong and Singapore. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Yongnian Zheng |
| Editor | Yongnian Zheng |
| Publication Date | 22 April 2013 |
| Number of Pages | 256 |
Contemporary China: A History Since 1978 hardcover english - 22 April 2013
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