{"product_id":"9781588268440","title":"Understanding Contemporary China","description":"Praise for the previous editions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Leading readers almost painlessly through an extensive tour of modern China’s events and issues, this anthology is well planned and, with its extensive bibliographies at the end of each chapter, a useful guide to deeper study as well as a rich resource for acquainting readers with China.... a well woven and brightly colored tapestry creating a kaleidoscopic and vibrant picture of China.”—Mary Karen Solomon, \u003ci\u003eEducation About Asia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A well-balanced overview.”—\u003ci\u003eFuture Survey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Contemporary China \u003c\/i\u003ehas been thoroughly revised to reflect a half-decade of significant events and trends, both domestically and in the international arena. The result is an accessible, well-grounded exploration of the most crucial issues affecting China today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors assume no prior knowledge on the part of the reader, making the book a perfect choice for interdisciplinary \"Introduction to China\" courses, as well as for courses in political science and sociology. Numerous maps and photographs enhance the text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONTENTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction—\u003ci\u003eR.E. Gamer.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e China: A Geographic Preface—\u003ci\u003eS.W. Toops.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Historical Context—\u003ci\u003eR. Murphy.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese Politics—\u003ci\u003eR.E. Gamer.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina’s Economy—\u003ci\u003eS.Y. Tong and J. Wong.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e China Beyond the Heartland—\u003ci\u003eR.E. Gamer.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e International Relations—\u003ci\u003eR.E. Gamer.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Population Growth and Urbanization—\u003ci\u003eM. Rong.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina’s Environmental Problems—\u003ci\u003eR.L. Edmonds.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Family, Kinship, Marriage, and Sexuality—\u003ci\u003eX. Zang.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen and Development—\u003ci\u003eL. Bossen.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Religion—\u003ci\u003eH. Chan and A.Y.C. King.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Literature and Popular Culture—\u003ci\u003eC.A. Laughlin.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Trends and Prospects—\u003ci\u003eR.E. Gamer.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055312552176,"sku":"9781588268440","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781588268440_p0.jpg?v=1763808278","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781588268440","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}