Critical Issues in Contemporary China

Takes a multidisciplinary approach in examining contemporary China. This text provides students with an analysis of a number of the social, political and economic problems which China faces as it enters the twenty-first century. It equips the undergraduate with the analytical skills they need to study the critical issues surrounding China.

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This informative and up-to-date text takes a multidisciplinary approach in examining contemporary China. It provides students with a comprehensive analysis of a number of the social, political and economic problems that China faces as it enters the twenty-first century. The chapters cover key issues including:




critical developments in Chinese politics
uneven economic development
privatization in China
environmental problems
demography and food production
ethnic minorities
cross-strait relations
socio-cultural issues.





Critical Issues in Contemporary China reflects the many recent reforms in China and will equip the undergraduate with the analytical skills they need to study the critical issues surrounding China from contending perspectives.