China Since 1949 - 3rd Edition

Taylor & Francis

China Since 1949Author(s): Linda Benson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138999060, 978-1138999060\nSynopsis\nExploring the remarkable story of Chinas rise to global prominence, China since 1949 provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the events that have shaped the country since the middle of the twentieth century.\n\nCovering the Maoist era through the Reform period to the present day, this book addresses subjects such as Chinas position as a world economic power, the Chinese Communist Partys treatment of ethnic minorities, womens experiences under the Communist regime, and Chinas human rights record. Fully updated throughout, the third edition includes:\n\na new chapter focusing on China since 2010\ndiscussion of current issues such as Chinas territorial disputes, computer hacking and cyber-espionage, corruption, leadership changes, and the slowing of Chinas economic growth\nextensively revised chapte.