Modern China: A Very Short Introduction

Modern China: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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Modern China: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

Modern China: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

by Rana Mitter
$12.99
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China is a country of huge economic influence, with ambitions to alter the balance of power between East and West. At the same time, many of its citizens live in poverty, while others occupy futuristic cities with advanced surveillance systems.

Modern China: A Very Short Introduction by Rana Mitter offers an integrated picture of Chinese society, culture, economics, politics, and art. The author addresses China's current international status, examining the country's growth in political and financial significance in the 21st century. Professor Mitter also investigates China's changing foreign policy, the events and legacy of COVID era on the country, and the remarkable growth in China's technological innovation and its implications for the world. Modern China: A Very Short Introduction is a study of both the growing influence of Xi Jinping and of the society and structures that have lead to this position.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
ISBN9780198931102
Author Rana Mitter
PublisherOxford University Press
GenreNews & politics and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedDecember 2025
Edition3
LanguageENG- English
Pages176
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Rana Mitter

RANA MITTER is a professor of modern Chinese history at the University of Oxford and the author of several books, including A Bitter Revolution. He is a regular contributor to television and radio in Britain and around the world. His writing has appeared in the Financial Times, the Guardian, and elsewhere.

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