TY  - BOOK
AU  - Brown,Kerry
TI  - Contemporary China 
T2  - Contemporary states and societies
SN  - 9781352004946
U1  - 951.06 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - New York 
PB  - Palgrave Macmillan
KW  - China
KW  - Civilization
KW  - 2002-
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - Economic conditions
KW  - 2000-
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-210) and index; 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
N2  - "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
ER  -