Contemporary China /
Brown, Kerry, 1967-
Contemporary China / Kerry Brown. - Basingstoke, England ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan 2013. - xvi, 216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Contemporary states and societies . - Contemporary states and societies. .
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.
"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.
9781137510099
2012285396
016215206 Uk
Primera Jornada de Catalogación.
China--Civilization--2002-
China--Politics and government--2002-
China--Economic conditions--2000-
DS 779.43 / B76 2013 408 DS 779.43 / B877c 2013
951.06
Contemporary China / Kerry Brown. - Basingstoke, England ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan 2013. - xvi, 216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Contemporary states and societies . - Contemporary states and societies. .
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.
"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.
9781137510099
2012285396
016215206 Uk
Primera Jornada de Catalogación.
China--Civilization--2002-
China--Politics and government--2002-
China--Economic conditions--2000-
DS 779.43 / B76 2013 408 DS 779.43 / B877c 2013
951.06