Modern China

"Modern China is a country full of contradictions: a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities, the heirs to an ancient heritage still striving for a modern identity. This Very Short Introduction offers a variety of ways to understand the world's most populous nation, giving a short, integrated picture of contemporary Chinese history, politics, society, and its thriving cultural scene." "Covering a range of current topics from China's economic boom, its record on freedom, and the legacy of Communism, to the Beijing Olympics, the arts, and the position of women in society, this is an indispensable starting point for anyone who needs quickly to understand the themes and controversies that have shaped China today."--BOOK JACKET.Mitter, Rana is the author of 'Modern China', published 2008 under ISBN 9780199228027 and ISBN 0199228027.