Introduction To China

Author : Rana Mitter
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191578793

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Modern China: A Very Short Introduction by Rana Mitter Pdf

China today is never out of the news: from human rights controversies and the continued legacy of Tiananmen Square, to global coverage of the Beijing Olympics, and the Chinese 'economic miracle'. It seems 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 with no previous knowledge of China a variety of ways to understand the world's most populous nation, giving a short, integrated picture of modern Chinese society, culture, economy, politics and art. 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.

Author : Michael Dillon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134290543

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Contemporary China - An Introduction by Michael Dillon Pdf

This book presents an up-to-date and clear guide to the often bewildering changes which have taken place in China in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.

Author : Qizhi Zhang
Publisher : Springer
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783662464823

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An Introduction to Chinese History and Culture by Qizhi Zhang Pdf

This book breaks with convention and provides an overview of Chinese history in the form of special topics. These topics include the major issues of “A Scientific Approach to the Origins of Chinese Civilization,” “Ancient Chinese Society and the Change of Dynasties,” “The Golden Ages of the Han, Tang and Qing Dynasties: a Comparative Analysis,” “Transportation Systems and Cultural Communication in Ancient China,” “Ethnic Relations in Chinese History,” “The Systems of Politics, Law and Selecting Officials in Ancient China,” “Agriculture, Handicraft and Commerce in Ancient China,” “The Military Thought and Military Systems of Ancient China,” “The Rich and Colorful Social Life in Ancient China,” “The Evolution of Ancient Chinese Thought,” “The Treasure House of Ancient Chinese Literature and Art,” “The Emergence and Progress of Ancient Chinese Historiography,” “Reflection on Ancient Chinese Science and Technology,” “New Issues in the Modern History of China,” and “A General Progression to the Socialist Modernization of the People’s Republic of China.” The book is based on current literature and research by university students. The modern history section is relatively concise, while the topics related to ancient Chinese history are longer, reflecting the country’s rich history and corresponding wealth of materials. There is also an in-depth discussion on the socialist modernization of the People’s Republic of China. The book provides insights into Chinese history, allowing readers “to see the value of civilization through history; to see the preciseness of history through civilization.” It focuses on the social background, lifestyle and development processes to illustrate ideologies and ideas.

Author : Yi'e Wang
Publisher : 五洲传播出版社
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 7508505980

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Daoism in China by Yi'e Wang Pdf

This book provides a systemic introduction of Daoism in China. Subjects includes the spirituality in early China, establishment and lineage of the celestial masters, Daoist deities, temples, and sacred places, the influence of Daoism in culture and customs. With black and white photographs, including shrines, temples, and deities.

Author : Guobin Xu,Yanhui Chen,Lianhua Xu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9789811081569

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Introduction to Chinese Culture by Guobin Xu,Yanhui Chen,Lianhua Xu Pdf

Promoting cultural understanding in a globalized world, this text is a key tool for students interested in understanding the fundamentals of Chinese culture. Written by a team of experts in their fields, it offers a comprehensive and detailed introduction to Chinese culture and addresses the fundamentals of Chinese cultural and social development. It notably considers Chinese traditional culture, medicine, arts and crafts, folk customs, rituals and etiquette, and is a key read for scholars and students in Chinese Culture, History and Language.

Author : Stuart Kirby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136604355

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Introduction to the Economic History of China by Stuart Kirby Pdf

First Published in 2005. The following pages provide an extensive introduction to the study of the Economic History of China, together with a carefully selected bibliography of some 800 books and articles. The text is intended to define, in the first place, the nature and importance of the subject, and to furnish a general guide to its further exploration in future.

Author : Charles O. Hucker
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : History
ISBN : 0804723532

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China’s Imperial Past by Charles O. Hucker Pdf

A panoramic survey of the course of Chinese civilization from prehistory to 1850, when the old China began to give way

Author : Lucian W. Pye,Mary W. Pye
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : China
ISBN : UCAL:B4505628

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China: an Introduction by Lucian W. Pye,Mary W. Pye Pdf

Author : Huhua Cao,Vivienne Poy
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780776619552

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The China Challenge by Huhua Cao,Vivienne Poy Pdf

With the exception of Canada’s relationship with the United States, Canada’s relationship with China will likely be its most significant foreign connection in the twenty-first century. As China’s role in world politics becomes more central, understanding China becomes essential for Canadian policymakers and policy analysts in a variety of areas. Responding to this need, The China Challenge brings together perspectives from both Chinese and Canadian experts on the evolving Sino-Canadian relationship. It traces the history and looks into the future of Canada-China bilateral relations. It also examines how China has affected a number of Canadian foreign and domestic policy issues, including education, economics, immigration, labour and language. Recently, Canada-China relations have suffered from inadequate policymaking and misunderstandings on the part of both governments. Establishing a good dialogue with China must be a Canadian priority in order to build and maintain mutually beneficial relations with this emerging power, which will last into the future.

Author : Chonglan Fu,Wenming Cao
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9811382107

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An Urban History of China by Chonglan Fu,Wenming Cao Pdf

This book considers urban development in China, highlighting links between China’s history and civilization and the rapid evolution of its urban forms. It explores the early days of urban dwelling in China, progressing to an analysis of residential environments in the industrial age. It also examines China’s modern and postmodern architecture, considered as derivative or lacking spiritual meaning or personality, and showcases how China's traditional culture underpins the emergence of China’s modern cities. Focusing on the notion of “courtyard spirit” in China, it offers a study of the urban public squares central to Chinese society, and examines the disruption of the traditional Square model and the rise and growth of new architectural models.

Author : Marc Lanteigne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317387534

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Chinese Foreign Policy by Marc Lanteigne Pdf

This updated and expanded 3rd edition of Chinese Foreign Policy seeks to explain the processes, actors and current history behind China’s international relations, as well as offering an in-depth look at the key areas of China’s modern global relations. Among the key issues are: The expansion of Chinese foreign policy from regional to international interests China’s growing economic power in an era of global financial uncertainty Modern security challenges, including maritime security, counter-terrorism and protection of overseas economic interests The shifting power relationship with the United States, as well as with the European Union, Russia and Japan. China’s engagement with a growing number of international and regional institutions and legal affairs The developing great power diplomacy of China New chapters address not only China’s evolving foreign policy interests but also recent changes in the international system and the effects of China’s domestic reforms. In response to current events, sections addressing Chinese trade, bilateral relations, and China’s developing strategic interest in Russia and the Polar Regions have be extensively revised and updated. This book will be essential reading for students of Chinese foreign policy and Asian international relations, and highly recommended for students of diplomacy, international security and IR in general.

Author : Yuen Yuen Ang
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108478601

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China's Gilded Age by Yuen Yuen Ang Pdf

Unbundles corruption into different types, examining corruption as access money in China through a comparative-historical lens.

Author : Rana Mitter
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : China
ISBN : 9780198753704

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Modern China by Rana Mitter Pdf

"Rana Mitter's updated guide describes with flair and authority China's often tortuous, sometimes triumphant pursuit of "modernity", what it has meant for the Chinese people, and what we can expect it to mean in future - for all of us." Graham Hutchings, Oxford Analytica. "Now updated to bring the story of modern China up into the era of Xi Jinping, this slim, accessible, and lively volume offers an appealing mix of information and argument. The first edition proved popular with students as a classroom text, so I look forward to putting this 2.0 version to use in future courses." Jeff Wasserstrom, author of China in the 21st Century : What Everyone Needs to Know.

Author : William A. Joseph
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780199339426

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Politics in China by William A. Joseph Pdf

Previously published: Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2010.

Author : Rongxing Guo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470826751

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An Introduction to the Chinese Economy by Rongxing Guo Pdf

This comprehensive overview of the modern Chinese economy by a noted expert from China offers a quality and breadth of coverage. In this book, the author provides an introduction to China's economy since 1949 and original insights based on his own extensive research. The book sets out to analyze and compare the operational mechanisms of the Chinese economy between the pre- and post-reform periods and through national, regional and local dimensions. Both positive and negative consequences of the Chinese economic transformation have been clarified. A multiregional comparison of the Chinese economy is conducted in terms of natural and human resources, institutional evolution, as well as economic and social performances. At last, some key issues relating to the inherent operational mechanisms of and the dynamic patterns of the Chinese economy are also discussed.