1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910782546303321

Titolo

The Britannica guide to modern China : a comprehensive introduction to the world's new economic giant

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Robinson, c2008

Philadelphia : , : Running Press, , 2008

ISBN

1-281-82717-7

9786611827175

1-59339-225-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xx, 378 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits

Collana

The Britannica Guides

Disciplina

951

951.05

Soggetti

China

China Civilization

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based on print version record.

First published in the UK by Robinson/Britannica, London, 2008.

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Illustrations and Maps; Introduction; Part 1 Context; Part 2 History; Part 3 The Nation Today; Part 4 Culture; Part 5 Places; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Modern China is part of the Britannica Guide Series that offers a comprehensive introduction to the world's new economic giant. The Britannica Guides series offers an essential introduction to many of the key issues of our time. Clear, accurate, and meticulously researched, the series gives both background and analysis for when you need to know for sure what is really happening in the world, whether you are an expert, student, or traveler.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910826570703321

Autore

Walls Stephanie M.

Titolo

Individualism in the United States : a transformation in American political thought / / Stephanie M. Walls

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, New York : , : Bloomsbury, , [2015]

©2015

ISBN

1-62356-214-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (217 pages)

Disciplina

320.510973

Soggetti

Individualism - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Of the many ideas that inspired and shaped the American Founding Fathers' thought, individualism and a commitment to individual rights were primary among them. The American emphasis on the individual in politics and society and the protection he receives in the US Constitution established the United States as an ideological trailblazer in this regard. However the individualism that inspired the Founders, has transformed over time to reflect the changing economic and social landscape in the United States.     Individualism in the United States provides a comprehensive introduction to the idea of individualism in American political development, and a well-grounded argument about the social and political implications of our current understanding of this alleged ideal.