TY  - BOOK
AU  - Brown,Kerry
TI  - Contemporary China
T2  - Contemporary states and societies
SN  - 9781137281586
AV  - DS 779.43 .B76 2013
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Basingstoke, England, New York
PB  - Palgrave Macmillan
KW  - Civilization
KW  - fast
KW  - Economic history
KW  - Political science
KW  - China
KW  - 2002-
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - Economic conditions
KW  - 2000-
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 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
N2  - "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
ER  -