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Dissecting the distinctiveness of China's evolution.

If you're fascinated by China's unique political and economic journey, especially when set against the context of other developing countries and historical socialist regimes, this book is for you. Marc Blecher skillfully intertwines theories from various social sciences to paint a comprehensive picture of China's development from imperial times to the modern day, including the challenges of globalization and reform. It's an insightful read that offers a deep understanding of China's place in the world and its internal mechanisms.

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ISBN: 9780826464217
Authors: Marc Blecher
Publisher: Continuum
Date of Publication: 2003-07-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, History, Economics, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.88
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This new edition argues that, in both Mao and Deng periods, China has evolved in ways quite different from the Soviet model and from other developing countries. Like its predecessor, the book's approach is interdisciplinary and comparative. Professor Blecher analyzes China by introducing appropriate theories and concepts from historical and political sociology, economic development and political science. He explores China from two comparative perspectives: developing countries (including the newly industrializing countries of East Asia) and historical state socialist regimes. The book's chapters cover: imperial collapse, republican failure and communist triumph; a chronological overview since 1949; the state and politics; socialism and society; rural political economy; urban political economy; China and the Pacific Rim; the crisis of reform; and the future of Chinese economic development and politics. The new edition will revise and update the first, adding a new section on international economic factors to the political economy chapters - to include the WTO, globalization, foreign investment etc. It will address new policy problems such as the spread of AIDS in China and will look at Hong Kong and Macau's return, and at the relationship with Taiwan. The Chinese diaspora is also covered.
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Dissecting the distinctiveness of China's evolution.

If you're fascinated by China's unique political and economic journey, especially when set against the context of other developing countries and historical socialist regimes, this book is for you. Marc Blecher skillfully intertwines theories from various social sciences to paint a comprehensive picture of China's development from imperial times to the modern day, including the challenges of globalization and reform. It's an insightful read that offers a deep understanding of China's place in the world and its internal mechanisms.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.