Modern China

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China today is rife with contradictions: it's a peasant society with futuristic cities, an ancient civilization striving for a modern identity. This Brief Insight paints a succinct and integrated picture of the country and its history, politics, and culture. Covering a range of topics from China's economic boom and its record on freedom to the Beijing Olympics and the position of women in society, Modern China is an indispensable starting point for anyone striving to understand the world's most…

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Title Statements

Full title :Modern China / Rana Mitter.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2009.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Sterling
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2009.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (216 pages) : : illustrations (some color)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781402782176, 1402782179
oclc:ocn795528226
LC Classification:DS779.23
Dewey Decimal:951.05

What is modern China? -- The old order and the new -- Making China modern -- Is Chinese society modern? -- Is China's economy modern? -- Is Chinese culture modern? -- Brave new China?

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China China -- Civilization China -- Civilization -- 20th century China -- Civilization -- 21st century Chine -- Civilisation Chine -- Civilisation -- 20e siècle Chine -- Civilisation -- 21e siècle Civilization Civilization -- Western influences HISTORY -- Asia