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by John Bryan Starr (Author)
Understanding China: A Guide to China's Economy, History, and Political Culture is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to one of the most influential nations shaping the modern world. Written by respected scholar John Bryan Starr, this fully revised 4th offers readers a clear, balanced, and deeply informed exploration of China's economy, political system, history, and social transformation.
Drawing on decades of academic research and teaching experience, the book explains how China's unique political culture developed, how the Chinese Communist Party governs, and why China's path to modernization differs fundamentally from that of Western nations. From imperial traditions and revolutionary change to contemporary governance, economic reform, and global power competition, this book provides the essential context needed to understand China today.
The volume examines critical topics including the structure of the party-state, regional governance, economic decision-making, the rule of law, the role of the military, urban and rural challenges, environmental pressures, population change, information control, and China's evolving relationship with the United States and the wider world. Special attention is given to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and China's position as a rising global power.
Written in clear, accessible language, Understanding China is ideal for students, professionals, policymakers, educators, and general readers seeking an informed and objective explanation of modern China. Whether used as a university textbook or a reference for global affairs readers, this book provides the historical depth and analytical clarity necessary to understand China's past, present, and possible future.
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by John Bryan Starr (Author)
Understanding China: A Guide to China's Economy, History, and Political Culture is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to one of the most influential nations shaping the modern world. Written by respected scholar John Bryan Starr, this fully revised 4th offers readers a clear, balanced, and deeply informed exploration of China's economy, political system, history, and social transformation.
Drawing on decades of academic research and teaching experience, the book explains how China's unique political culture developed, how the Chinese Communist Party governs, and why China's path to modernization differs fundamentally from that of Western nations. From imperial traditions and revolutionary change to contemporary governance, economic reform, and global power competition, this book provides the essential context needed to understand China today.
The volume examines critical topics including the structure of the party-state, regional governance, economic decision-making, the rule of law, the role of the military, urban and rural challenges, environmental pressures, population change, information control, and China's evolving relationship with the United States and the wider world. Special attention is given to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and China's position as a rising global power.
Written in clear, accessible language, Understanding China is ideal for students, professionals, policymakers, educators, and general readers seeking an informed and objective explanation of modern China. Whether used as a university textbook or a reference for global affairs readers, this book provides the historical depth and analytical clarity necessary to understand China's past, present, and possible future.
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