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China (Hardcover, New)
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China (Hardcover, New)
Series: Nations in Focus
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An up-to-date, concise examination of China-past and
present-providing detailed information on a country whose
substantial impact on the global economy and consumer culture
continues to grow. Part of ABC-CLIO's Asia in Focus series, this
authoritative resource is designed to help a wide variety of
readers understand the complexities of the world's most populous
country-a nation of ancient glory and rising importance, yet one
that remains elusive and not generally well known. Packed with
recent scholarship and fascinating details, this concise,
multifaceted volume offers an updated look at China's geography and
history, from the political and technological dominance of the
imperial period to the communist revolution and the present state.
The work also vividly captures the "living" China of today-its
economy, politics, and culture-with extensive coverage of topics
ranging from education, languages, arts, and cuisine to
industrialization, gender issues, population control efforts, and
human rights controversies that have impacted the country's
relationship to the global community. Contributions from an
accomplished team of scholars and experts on Chinese history,
economics, art, music, literature, politics, and other
topics-organized to facilitate clear and focused conveyance of
information More than 50 sidebars focusing on key people, places,
and events, plus a variety of maps created to help readers better
understand the nation's history, geography, language distribution,
and other important facets
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