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Book SynopsisThis work examines a decade of Sino-American relations. David Lampton explores the reasons why the Sino-American relationship is so difficult for both nations to manage and suggests ways it can be more effectively conducted in the future.
Trade Review"Exhaustive, well-documented study... to anyone concerned about the future of U.S.-China relations-and the world-Lampton offers plenty to ponder." - UPI feature "In its impressive detail, is a useful and authoritative chronicle of the most recent decade of U.S.-China relations." - Washington Times "An exceptionally important book on the relationship between these two great powers.... No one has done a better job of explaining the relationship between the Chinese political system and China's foreign policy." - Times Literary Supplement "The author argues convincingly that China is the most important challenge of US diplomacy." - South China Morning Post "This book is a must-read for senior officials in the next administration." - William Perry, former United States Secretary of Defense and currently Professor at Stanford University "David Lampton brilliantly describes the complex interplay of conditions, constraints, and personalities that have shaped the Sino-American relationship since the end of the Cold War." - Carla A. Hills, former United States Trade Representative and currently Chairman and CEO of Hills & Company
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: The Big Picture PART I. THE FLOW OF EVENTS 1. Turning Points: 1989--2000 2. Security Issues 3. Economics and Human Rights PART II. THE GLOBAL LEVEL 4. Global Institutions and Economic Flows 5. The Dilemma of Third Parties PART III. THE STATE AND SOCIETY LEVEL 6. The Stories We Tell Ourselves: National Myths and the Mass Media 7. The Seamless Web: Domestic Politics and Foreign Relations PART IV. THE INDIVIDUAL LEVEL 8. People Count 9. Of Ends and Means: Conclusions Appendix of Tables Notes Suggestions for Further Reading Index
