Modern China: A Very Short IntroductionChina today is never out of the news: from international finance to human rights controversies, global coverage of its rising international presence, and the Chinese 'economic miracle'. It seems to be a country of contradictions: a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities, heir to an ancient civilization that is still trying to find a modern identity. This Very Short Introduction offers the reader an entry to understanding the world's most populous nation, giving an integrated picture of modern Chinese society, culture, economy, politics, and art. In this new edition, Rana Mitter addresses China's current global position, accounting for the country's growth in global significance over the past decade. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. |
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20th century agricultural areas assumptions became become Beijing campaigns cent central Chapter Chen Chiang Kaishek China’s economy China’s leaders Chinese Communist Party Chinese government Chinese politics Chinese society Chongqing Confucian contemporary corrupt countryside crisis Cultural Revolution David decades democracy Deng Xiaoping early 20th century elite figures films foreign freedom fuelled global growth Hong Kong idea industrial influence Japan Japanese large numbers late Qing leadership Li Yuchun LITERATURE Lu Xun mainland Mao Zedong Mao’s China Michael militarist million Ming modern China movement Nanjing Nationalist government Nonetheless notable official Olympics Opium Wars particular Peking University People’s Republic period Peter popular population premodern programme Qing dynasty reform role rural Shanghai significant social Soviet Sun Yatsen SuperGirl Taiping Taiwan television Tian’anmen Square traditional urban USSR victory warlord West Western women world’s largest Yuan Yuan Shikai