01912cam a22003617a 4500 116817 20230410103837.0 130506s2013 enka b 001 0 eng d 17726352 2012285396 016215206 Uk 9781137510099 (OCoLC)ocn810117725 BTCTA eng BTCTA UKMGB YDXCP NLE OCLCO YNK SFR OCLCO CDX BWX MUU AMH IUL MUU AU@ CUS DLC lccopycat DS 779.43 B76 2013 408 DS 779.43 B877c 2013 951.06 23 Brown, Kerry, 1967- Contemporary China / Kerry Brown. Basingstoke, England ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan 2013. xvi, 216 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Contemporary states and societies Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-210) and index. "A lively, accessible and concise introduction to political, economic and social life in China. Illustrated with maps, charts and tables throughout, the book assumes no prior knowledge, and places current developments clearly in their historical, cultural and international context. It offers an ideal starting point for students and general readers looking for an introduction to contemporary China that is readable, informative, sophisticated and thought-provoking."--Publisher's website. Introduction -- What is China? -- The Making of Modern China -- The Communist Party and Politics -- How China is Governed -- The Chinese Economy -- Chinese Society -- Chinese Culture -- China in the World -- Conclusion. Primera Jornada de Catalogación. China Civilization 2002- China Politics and government 2002- China Economic conditions 2000- Contemporary states and societies. lcc bk 26937 26937 0 0 lcc 0 0 RR BJB BJB RR 2023-04-10 1 0 DS 779.43 B76 2013 | 408 DS 779.43 B877c 2013 00000110226 2018-10-23 00:00:00 1 2018-10-23 bk