Contemporary China

By:

Brown, Kerry

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Contemporary states and societiesPublication details: New York Palgrave Macmillan 2013Edition: 3rdDescription: xxvi, 256 p. ill. 23 cmISBN:

9781352004946

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DDC classification:

951.06 23 BR-C

Contents:

Introduction -- What is China? -- The Making of Modern China -- The Communist Party and Politics -- How China is Governed -- The Chinese Economy -- Chinese Society -- Chinese Culture -- China in the World -- Conclusion.

Summary: "A lively, accessible and concise introduction to political, economic and social life in China. Illustrated with maps, charts and tables throughout, the book assumes no prior knowledge, and places current developments clearly in their historical, cultural and international context. It offers an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for an introduction to contemporary China that is readable, informative, sophisticated and thought-provoking."--Publisher's website.

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Item type	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Print	OPJGU Sonepat- Campus	General Books	Main Library	951.06 BR-C (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		145314

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-210) and index.

"A lively, accessible and concise introduction to political, economic and social life in China. Illustrated with maps, charts and tables throughout, the book assumes no prior knowledge, and places current developments clearly in their historical, cultural and international context. It offers an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for an introduction to contemporary China that is readable, informative, sophisticated and thought-provoking."--Publisher's website.

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