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Book Synopsis‘Struggling Giant’ explores the future of this emerging economic powerhouse and what the next two decades might bring in the critical areas of the environment, economy and political stability.
Trade Review'Kerry Brown's long association with his subject as a scholar, diplomat and businessman allow him to make confident, authentic judgements on many of the key China questions.' - James Kynge, author of 'China Shakes the World' 'Offers a broad and challenging view of China, past and present and - venturing where many scholars fear to tread - of it's likely future too.' - John Gittings, author of 'The Changing Face of China' 'A witty and original book by someone who knows every aspect of China. Everyone will find this a refreshing read.' - Jasper Becker, author of 'Hungry Ghosts'
Table of ContentsForeword by Jonathan Fenby; Introduction; China and the Two Paths; What Do We Mean When We Say China?; A Mao for All Seasons: The Master on Contradictions in the Twenty-First Century; The History Game; The Dark Side of the New PRC; Getting Used to Understanding Modern Chinese Doublespeak; How to Win Friends and Influence People in the PRC; The Kindness of Strangers: ‘Outsiders’ and Being Chinese; The Chinese Economy; Chinese Characters; Conclusions: Many Chinas, Many Truths; A Polemical Bibliography; Index
