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Record Nr.

UNINA9910825271803321

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.