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Wobbling Pivot - An Interpretive History of China since 1800 (Hardcover) Loot Price: R2,971
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Wobbling Pivot - An Interpretive History of China since 1800 (Hardcover): PK Crossley

Wobbling Pivot - An Interpretive History of China since 1800 (Hardcover)

PK Crossley

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This comprehensive but concise narrative of China since the eighteenth century builds its story around the delicate relationship between central government and local communities.* Rejects the traditional view of China as a wholly harmonious society based on principles of stability - the Unwobbling Pivot of Ezra Pound's translation of the Chinese classic Zhongyong* Provides an original interpretation, arguing that developments can be explained through an understanding of China's surprising swings between centralization and decentralization, between local initiative and central authoritarianism* Serves as an introduction to the subject, while readers with a background in Chinese history will find the book offers a personal perspective and addresses long-standing interpretive issues* Supported by a variety of timelines, maps, illustrations, and extensive notes for further reading* Places China's history within the context of global change

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Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: February 2010
First published: February 2010
Authors: PK Crossley
Dimensions: 252 x 178 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 328
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-6079-7
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General
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LSN: 1-4051-6079-9
Barcode: 9781405160797

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