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Contemporary China / Kerry Brown.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Contemporary states and societiesPublication details: Basingstoke, England ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan 2013.Description: xvi, 216 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781137510099
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 951.06 23
LOC classification:
  • DS 779.43 B76 2013
  • 408 DS 779.43 B877c 2013
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 Current library Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Vol info Copy number Status Barcode
Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Recursos Regionales Recursos Regionales (2do. Piso) DS 779.43 B76 2013 | 408 DS 779.43 B877c 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 1 Available 00000110226

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.

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.

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