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China in the 21st century: what everyone needs to know

By Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
2010
ISBN
019539447X, 9780195394474, 0195394127, 9780195394122, 0199741441, 9780199741441
LCC
DS779.4.W376 2010
Google Books ID
q54EaN1TnLoC
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1165184 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
187\187
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-04-28 18:43:47

Description

Within one generation China has transformed from an impoverished repressive state into an economic and political powerhouse Revealing that the newest superpower has much in common with other nations during their periods of rapid industrialization, Jeffery N. Wasserstrom provides an enlightening introduction to China's past and present and offers a framework for understanding what we can expect from China in the years to come. Covering everything from Confucius and Mao to internet censorship, China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know is a cogent primer packed with essential information about this global giant.

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