This magnificently produced atlas provides a unique visual survey of the profound economic, political, and social changes taking place in China, as well as their implications for the world at large.
China has the world's fastest-growing economy and is the second-largest trading nation. With its pro-entrepreneurial outlook and population of 1.3 billion, it offers unique opportunities for domestic and overseas investors. This dynamic volume provides an abundance of information on China's new wealth, growing unemployment, mass migration to the cities, and trade disputes.
Completely Revised and Updated:
* Vivid full-color maps convey a wealth of information quickly and efficiently
* Comprehensive information on China's population, employment, agriculture, industry, and economics
Copub: Myriad Editions Limited
Robert Benewick is Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Sussex, and Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of Democracy, University of Westminster. Stephanie Hemelryk Donald is Professor of Chinese Media Studies at the University of Sydney.
"Clear, comprehensive, and focused on the most crucial issues facing the country."—Marc Blecher, Oberlin College
"A great visual introduction to the diversity of China."—Tony Saich, Harvard University
"The State of China Atlas fills a vital gap, ranging from population, economic growth, and political leadership through to social and environmental development."—John Gittings, former Asia editor, The Guardian
128 pp.7.5 x 9.625
9780520256101$29.95|£25.00Paper
Apr 2009