{"product_id":"china-the-basics-9781032858258","title":"China The Basics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over two decades of research in and on China and on extensive reviews of current scholarship, \u003ci\u003eChina: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to the key aspects of Chinese society, culture and politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book provides an empirically rich overview of Chinaâs global position and the challenges posed by urbanisation, uneven economic development and environmental governance. With detailed vignettes giving a flavour of everyday life experiences, \u003ci\u003eChina: the Basics\u003c\/i\u003e challenges simplistic approaches to China as a monolithic political unit by illustrating the nuances of citizensâ agency in different realms, including work-based and gender-based inequality, social media activism, environmental protection, illness and healthcare. Cross-referencing between chapters enables readers to identify cross-cutting themes and to consult chapters in their preferred order. \u003ci\u003eIt also \u003c\/i\u003eencourages readers to reflect on the importance of scale across the themes discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChina: the Basics \u003c\/i\u003enurtures a critical and reflexive approach and provides readers with a conceptual toolkit for engaging with new developments constructively. It will be essential reading for students, lecturers, and anyone curious about contemporary China.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53733953208663,"sku":"9781032858258","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032858258.jpg?v=1782118885","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/china-the-basics-9781032858258","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}