| China: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments Contributor(s): Jeffries, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415382238 ISBN-13: 9780415382236 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: There is currently widespread interest in the Chinese economy, due to its huge and rapid growth, and the consequent impact on world business and the world economy. At the same time, there are concerns about China's political system, China's human rights record and the degree to which reform - the development of "socialism with Chinese characteristics" - represent real liberalization. Providing an overview of earlier events in order to set the context in which economic and political development have taken place, the book traces economic and political growth in China from the early 1990s to the present. Covering Hong Kong, Macao, Tibet and Taiwan, the book discusses China's relations, including international trade with its neighbors and with the international community more widely. Other key topics covered include the growth of the market, the reform of state owned enterprises, human rights, SARS. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Economic Conditions - Political Science | Political Economy - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 330.951 |
| LCCN: 2005029802 |
| Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia |
| Physical Information: 1.58" H x 6.38" W x 9.46" (2.49 lbs) 688 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There is currently widespread interest in the Chinese economy, due to its huge and rapid growth, and the consequent impact on world business and the world economy. At the same time, there are concerns about China's political system, China's human rights record and the degree to which reform - the development of 'socialism with Chinese characteristics' - represent real liberalization. Providing an overview of earlier events in order to set the context in which economic and political development have taken place, the book traces economic and political growth in China from the early 1990s to the present. Covering Hong Kong, Macao, Tibet and Taiwan, the book discusses China's relations, including international trade with its neighbours and with the international community more widely. Other key topics covered include the growth of the market, the reform of state owned enterprises, human rights and SARS. |