An accessible, introductory text on contemporary China, this book covers the social, economic, and political factors responsible for China's revolutionary chang
The era of globalization saw China emerge as the world's manufacturing titan. However, the "made in China" model—with its reliance on cheap labor and thin pro
The nine papers collected in this volume examine recent trends in language use in mainland China, and the associated social, economic, political, and cultural m
In this timely work, Liu Kang argues that globalization in China is both a historical condition in which the country's gaige kaifang (reform and opening up) has
An excellent guide for understanding the trends, challenges and opportunities facing China through globalization, this Handbook answers the pertinent questions