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Book SynopsisAt the dawn of the twenty-first century, the once numerous pronouncements of a coming conflict with China have been muted as both countries face new challenges. The contributors to this insightful volume discuss some of the most critical issues in contemporary U.S.-China relations and provide historical and cultural perspectives on these issues.
Trade ReviewChina is changing rapidly in all aspects. Fortunately, each of these chapters is a substantial scholarly contribution that reflects the depth of knowledge of its author and draws solidly on the historical and cultural context, and they are likely to stand the test of relevance and significance for some years to come. * The China Journal *
...Provides some insightful thoughts by prominent commentators on various issues related to Sino-American relations or China's domestic policy. * Journal of Asian Studies *
I urge anyone interested in the complex, changing relations between the United States and the People's Republic of China to read this book. The contributors, former senior U.S. government officials and outstanding academic analysts, provide a readable and thoughtful discussion of the principal domestic and international factors affecting the evolving U.S.-China relationship. -- Ralph N. Clough, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 U.S.-China Relations in the 21st Century Chapter 2 U.S.-China Relations in a Changing World Chapter 3 Authoritarian Resilience: Institutionalization and the Transition to China's Fourth Generation Chapter 4 China's Invisible Social Revolution and Sino-American Cultural Relations Chapter 5 Domestic Changes in China and Implications for American Policy Chapter 6 Chinese Nationalism and Its Foreign Policy Ramifications Chapter 7 Encroaching On the Middle Kingdom? China's View of Its Place in the World Chapter 8 Opportunities and Challenges for U.S.-China Relations
