| Description |
1 online resource (289 pages) |
| Contents |
Preliminaries; Contents; Introduction; 1 The Party; 2 Mao Zedong; 3 Central Government; 4 Local Government; 5 Nationalism; 6 Armed Forces; 7 Softpower; 8 Tibet and East Turkestan; 9 Economy; 10 Trade; 11 Money; 12 World Trade Organization; 13 Science and Technology; 14 Intellectual Property; 15 Jobs; 16 Tourism; 17 History; 18 Arts and Literature; 19 Culture of Food; 20 Religion; 21 Family Life; 22 Media; 23 Sports; 24 Geopolitics; 25 Internet; 26 Globalisation; 27 Population; 28 Agriculture; 29 Environment; 30 Three Gorges; 31 Regions and Languages; 32 Health; 33 Law; 34 Human Rights. |
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35 Civil Society36 Welfare; 37 Intellectuals; 38 Universities; 39 Schooling; 40 Rural China Urban China; Notes; Exchange Rates; Glossary and Key Figures; Table of Dynasties; Chronology; Further Reading; Index. |
| Summary |
China is the world's next superpower. Should the West celebrate - or be afraid? China's economy is growing phenomenally, with half the world's cranes currently on its soil. Its 1.3 billion people have around 300 million mobile phones, and a purchasing power second only to the US. Yet, especially in rural areas, there is widespread poverty. But few in the West know much about China. Popular press coverage is limited to stereotypes and the serious media to economics and business. What does it mean to us? |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
International relations.
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| Other Form: |
9781840467338 |
| ISBN |
9781840468205 (electronic bk.) |
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1840468203 (electronic bk.) |
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