TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mitter,Rana
TI  - Modern China: a very short introduction 
T2  - Very short introductions
SN  - 9780198753704
AV  - DS779.23 .M57 2016
U1  - 951.05 23
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Oxford : 
PB  - Oxford University Press, 
KW  - Civilization
KW  - fast
KW  - Economic history
KW  - Manners and customs
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - China
KW  - 20th century
KW  - 21st century
KW  - History
KW  - 2002-
KW  - Social life and customs
KW  - Economic conditions
KW  - 2000-
N1  - Previous edition: 2008; Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-143) and index; What is modern China? -- Old order and the new -- Making China modern -- Is Chinese society modern? -- Is China's economy modern? -- Is Chinese culture modern? -- Brave new China?
N2  - "China today is never out of the news, with stories about international finance, population, and human rights controversies. From the contrast between its ancient heritage and emerging identity to the Chinese 'economic miracle', this Very Short Introduction addresses the themes, developments, and contradictions that have shaped Modern China. In this new edition Rana Mitter provides a contemporary view of the world's most populous nation, considering China's changing foreign policy, and its unique engagement with the internet. Giving an integrated picture of modern Chinese society, Mitter also addresses China's current global position, and analyses the country's growth in international significance"--Front flap
ER  -