Global China by Tim Summers - 9781529251722

Global ChinaA Critique of Chinese and Western Narratives\nAuthor(s): Tim Summers\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Bristol University Press\nISBN-13: 9781529251722, 978-1529251722\nSynopsis\nThis insightful book explores evolving perceptions of China, contrasting dominant Western narratives with Chinese perspectives. Highlighting the complexities of these discourses, the book critiques three prevailing views of Chinas rise: the return of geopolitics, challenges to liberal order and prospects for collaborative governance. \n\nBridging China Studies, International Relations and Global Political Economy, the book examines the politics of knowledge production to present a nuanced understanding of China. It argues for viewing China as a distinctive yet interconnected global power whose development reflects a dialectical relationship with existing global systems. It is essential reading for understanding Chinas role in todays shifting global p.