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Biografisk notat
Kerry Brown is Professor of Chinese Studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London.Kerry Brown has provided an excellent survey of China’s history, politics, socioeconomic development and foreign relations in a cogent and highly analytical manner. His mastery of the subject is abundantly demonstrated by unpacking and explaining the complexities of one of the world ‘s oldest civilizations and one of the most powerful nations of the 21st century into a concise, readable and captivating text.
Professor Dean P. Chen, Ramapo College of New Jersey, US
<i>This book provides an excellent introduction to the dynamic country that is China today. The author has a deep knowledge of Chinese culture, society, and politics. </i>
Dr Xiang Gao, University of New England, Australia
The fourth edition of this concise textbook offers students a comprehensive introduction to the politics, economy, culture and society of modern China, while grounding all of these areas in the context of China’s recent history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Fully up to date, this accessible text examines key developments that are shaping China's place in the world today, including the Xi Jinping era, a complete update on the position of Hong Kong, international relations with the US and Latin America, and Chinese outward investment and financial internationalisation.
Authored by a highly-regarded expert on the topic, the book is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on China studies and contemporary China, regardless of whether students approach the topic from a political, historical, sociological, cultural or geographical viewpoint. It can also be used on modules focussing more specifically on Chinese politics, Chinese history or Chinese society.
New to this edition:
- Coverage of the pandemic and recent protests
- A brand new chapter on China's environmental challenges
- Attention to the management of Xinjiang
- Full updates on the impact of the Russia–Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East
Introduction
1. What is China?
2. The Making of Modern China
3. The Communist Party and Politics
4. How China is Governed
5. The Chinese Economy
6. Chinese Society
7. Chinese Culture
8. China in the World
Conclusion
This series provides lively and accessible introductions to key countries and regions of the world, conceived and designed to meet the needs of today’s students. The authors are all experts with specialist knowledge of the country or region concerned and have been chosen also for their ability to communicate clearly to a non-specialist readership. Each text has been specially commissioned for the series and is structured according to a common format.