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" Modern China : "
Rana Mitter
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BL
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624109
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Mitter, Rana,1969-
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Modern China : : a very short introduction /\ Rana Mitter
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford ;New York :: Oxford University Press,, 2008
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| Series Statement
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Very short introductions
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153 p. :: ill. ;; 18 cm
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9780199228027
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: 0199228027
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-148) and index
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| Contents
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Acknowledgements -- Pronunciation -- List of illustrations -- 1: What is modern China? -- 2: Old order and the new -- 3: Making China modern -- 4: Is Chinese society modern? -- 5: Is China's economy modern? -- 6: Is Chinese culture modern? -- 7: Brave new China? -- Timeline -- References -- Further reading -- Index
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From the Publisher: 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 is a country of contradictions and transitions: a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities, an ancient civilization that is modernizing as rapidly as possible, a walled-off nation that is increasingly at the center of world trade. This Very Short Introduction offers an indispensable starting point for anyone who needs to quickly know the themes and controversies that have shaped modern China. Prize-winning author and scholar Rana Mitter examines the modern history, politics, economy, and thriving cultural scene of contemporary China, and its relations with the wider world. This lively guide covers a range of social issues from the decline of foot binding and the position of women in society, to the influence of television and film, and the role of the overseas Chinese diaspora. It covers many prominent figures as well, such as the Communist leaders, the last emperors, and prominent writers and artists throughout China's history
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China, Civilization, 20th century
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China, Civilization, 21st century
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China, Civilization, Western influences
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951.05
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DS779.23.M57 2008
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