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A Modern History
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This book is essential for students and scholars of modern Chinese history and politics seeking a detailed yet accessible academic resource.
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In this complete guide to modern China, Michael Dillon takes students through its social, political, and economic changes, from the Qing Empire, through the civil war and the Communist state, to its incarnation as a hybrid capitalist superpower.
Key features of the new edition include:
- A brand new chapter on the Xi Jinping premiership
- Coverage of the recent developments in Hong Kong
- Unique analysis of Tibet and Xinjiang
- Teaching aides including biographies of leading figures, timelines, and a glossary
Clearly and compellingly written, this textbook is essential for any student of the history or politics of modern China.
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CHOICE hailed it as an 'indispensable introduction to modern Chinese history.' Dr Jonathan Sullivan of the University of Nottingham praised it as a comprehensive and balanced history accessible to both newcomers and specialists. Professor Dominic Sachsenmaier highlighted its lucid account of political struggles from the 19th century to the present.
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ISBN: 9780755601851
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 August 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: I.B. Tauris
Edition: 2nd edition
Illustration: 35 bw illus
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 242.0mm
Weight: 865g
Pages: 512
About the Author
Michael Dillon is Professor of History and Affiliate of the Lau China Centre, King's College London, UK. He was Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University in 2009 and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Royal Asiatic Society. He was founding Director of the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Durham, where he taught modern Chinese history.
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