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A brief introduction to the history, politics, society, and culture of China.
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 …
"'Modern China' is a fascinating portrait of the world's most populous nation, from its politics to its culture. China's economic boom, the country's record on freedom, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and the position of women in society are just a few of the topics covered."--P. [4]…
This volume introduces readers to an age-old question that has perplexed Russians and Westerners alike: Is Russia simply the eastern flank of Europe? Or is it the heartland of another civilization? In exploring this question, the authors offer a sweeping survey of cultural, reli…
This volume introduces readers to an age-old question that has perplexed both Russians and Westerners. Is Russia the eastern flank of Europe? Or is it really the heartland of another civilization? In exploring this question, the authors present a sweeping survey of cultural, rel…
In the decades between the two World Wars, Japan made a dramatic entry into the modern age, expanding its capital industries and urbanizing so quickly as to rival many long-standing Western industrial societies. How the Japanese made sense of the sudden transformation and the su…