Contemporary China: A History since 1978 (Blackwell History of the Contemporary World) - Hardcover

Zheng makes a marvellous attempt at dissecting this modern anomaly for readers. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All academic levels/libraries. (Choice, 1 December 2013)

Using new research and considering a multidisciplinary set of factors, Contemporary China offers a comprehensive exploration of the making of contemporary China. * Provides a unique perspective on China, incorporating newly published materials from within and outside China, in English and Chinese. Discusses both the societal and economic aspects of China s development, and how these factors have affected Chinese elite politics * Includes coverage of recent political scandals such as the dismissal of Bo Xilai and the intrigue surrounding the 18th National Congress elections in late 2012 * Discusses the reasons for and ramifications of the gap that exists between western perceptions of China and China itself