Brown, Kerry,  1967- <br/><br/>
Contemporary China / 
Kerry Brown. 
 - Basingstoke, England ;  New York :  Palgrave Macmillan  2013. 
 - xvi, 216 p. :  ill., map ;  22 cm. 
 - Contemporary states and societies .
 - Contemporary states and societies. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- What is China? -- The Making of Modern China -- The Communist Party and Chinese Politics -- How China is Governed -- The New Chinese Economy -- Chinese Society -- Chinese Culture -- China and the World -- Conclusion. 
<br/><br/> "A lively, accessible and concise introduction to political, economic and social life in China. Illustrated with maps, charts and tables throughout, the book assumes no prior knowledge, and places current developments clearly in their historical, cultural and international context. It offers an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for an introduction to contemporary China that is readable, informative, sophisticated and thought-provoking."--Publisher's website. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781137281586 1137281588 9781137281579 (pbk.) 113728157X (pbk.) 9781137281586 (hbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2012285396 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>016215206  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Chronological Terms: </label><br/>Since 2000 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Civilization.<br/>Economic history.<br/>Political science.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>China--Civilization--2002-<br/>China--Politics and government--2002-<br/>China--Economic conditions--2000-<br/>China.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DS 779.43  / .B76 2013