Western Perspectives on the People's Republic of China: Politics, Economy and Society

by Colin Mackerras and Foundation Professor in the School of Asian and International Studies Colin Mackerras

How have Westerners seen the People's Republic of China over the years? The question raises many important issues, which this book aims to present, analyze and explain. The basic conclusion is that Western perspectives are somewhat more complex than simply viewing China's realities. Involved also are politics and power relations, trends in journalism and scholarship, as well as individual and group personalities and psychologies.Based on extensive...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9814566543
• ISBN13: 9789814566544
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 9.1"