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Contemporary China

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  • © 1999

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Authors:
  1. Alan Hunter
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  2. John Sexton
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  • A broad ranging and up to date introduction to modern China written by experts in the field
    Assumes no prior knowledge
    Covers controversial topics such as environmental pollution, and corruption, which usually receive little treatment in more conventional textbooks on China

Part of the book series: Contemporary States and Societies (CSASOC)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 1-6

  3. The History of Modern China

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 7-44

  4. Land and People

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 45-67

  5. The Chinese Economy

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 68-98

  6. Political Life

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 99-122

  7. The Social System

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 123-148

  8. Chinese Culture

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 149-175

  9. China’s International Relations

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 176-199

  10. China into the Twenty-First Century

    • Alan Hunter, John Sexton
    Pages 200-210

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 211-226
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Assuming no prior knowledge, Contemporary China provides a lively and readable introduction to the politics, society, culture, economy and international relations of China at the turn of the century. Introductory chapters set the scene in terms of history and natural and human resources and a concluding chapter assesses the prospects for the future.

About the authors

ALAN HUNTER was, until 1998, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies, University of Leeds, UK.

JOHN SEXTON works for a major news agency.

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