China Since 1949 |
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Author:
| Benson, Linda |
Series title: | Seminar Studies in History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-582-35722-8 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2002 |
Publisher: | Longman Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $31.00 |
Book Description:
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This new text on the People's Republic focuses on its rapid transformation during the past half-century, and the challenges this presents.Written for A-level and undergraduate students without previous background on China, and supported by primary source materials, it provides a coherent narrative of the major events in China's recent past, and a balanced account of China's on-going transformation as it moves toward a more open society, a market-oriented economy, and an increasing...
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This new text on the People's Republic focuses on its rapid transformation during the past half-century, and the challenges this presents.Written for A-level and undergraduate students without previous background on China, and supported by primary source materials, it provides a coherent narrative of the major events in China's recent past, and a balanced account of China's on-going transformation as it moves toward a more open society, a market-oriented economy, and an increasing role in international affairs.