Modern China : a very short introduction / Rana Mitter.

By: Mitter, Rana, 1969- [author.]Material type: Text

TextSeries: Very short introductionsPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016. Edition: Second editionDescription: xviii, 150 pages : illustrations ; 18 cmISBN: 9780198753704; 0198753705Subject(s): Since 1900 | Civilization | Economic history | Manners and customs | Politics and government | China -- Civilization -- 20th century | China -- Civilization -- 21st century | China -- History -- 2002- | China -- Social life and customs -- 2002- | China -- Politics and government -- 2002- | China -- Economic conditions -- 2000- | ChinaDDC classification: 951.05 LOC classification: DS779.23 | .M57 2016

Contents:

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?

Summary: "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.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Books	Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre Library Children's Area	951.05 MIM 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Shamim		107401
Books	Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre Library Children's Area	951.05 MIM 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Shamim		107402

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?

"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.

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