Series: China Today

China is a transitional society with one of the highest inequality rates in the world. Criminologists would typify this as a highly toxic combination, creating very high levels of crime. Yet China reports extremely low crime rates. How might this be? With this book, Crime and Control in China, Børge Bakken shows that the reality in China does not match...

China and Africa by Daniel Large explores the transformation of China's presence in Africa, detailing how the nation has evolved from a marginal power to a leading force on the continent in just over two decades. Contrary to common beliefs that China's rise in Africa is driven by economic interests, such as oil resources, this book argues that politics is...

Relations between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China have oscillated between outright hostility and wary détente ever since the Archipelago seceded from the Communist mainland over six decades ago. While the mainland has long coveted the island, Taiwan has resisted—aided by the United States, which continues to play a decisive role in cross-strait relations today. In this comprehensive analysis,...

China’s struggle for the rule of law is at a critical juncture. As a key element of governance in the PRC today, China’s legal system affects not only domestic affairs but also China’s engagement with the world. But can a credible legal system emerge which protects the rights of citizens and international partners without undermining the power of the Party...

Few doubt that China wants to be a major economic and military power on the world stage. To achieve this ambitious goal, however, the PRC leadership knows that China must first become an advanced information-based society. But does China have what it takes to get there? Are its leaders prepared to make the tough choices required to secure China’s cyber...

Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2015 Sex in China introduces readers to some of the dramatic shifts that have taken place in Chinese sexual behaviours and attitudes, and public discussions of sex, since the 1980s. The book explores what it means to talk about "sex" in present-day China, where sex and sexuality are increasingly visible in everyday life. Elaine Jeffreys...

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Chinese advertising as an industry, a discourse, and a profession in China’s search for modernity and cultural globalization. It compares and contrasts the advertising practices of Chinese advertising agencies and foreign advertising agencies, as well as Chinese brands and foreign brands, with a particular focus on the newest digital advertising practices in the...

Chinese childhood is undergoing a major transformation. This book explores how government policies introduced in China over the last few decades and processes of social and economic change are reshaping the lives of children and the meanings of childhood in complex, contradictory ways. Drawing on a broad range of literature and original ethnographic research, Naftali explores the rise of new...

China’s Military Transformation is one of the major geo-strategic developments of the 21st Century. Billions of dollars are being spent modernising The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as China seeks to upgrade and expand its military capabilities to rival the US. In this cutting-edge analysis, You Ji, a leading expert on China’s military affairs, explores the changes taking place within the...

Creative Industries in China provides a fresh account of China’s emerging commercial cultural sector. The author shows how developments in Chinese art, design, and media industries are reflected in policy, in market activity, and grassroots participation. Never has the attraction of being a media producer, an artist, or a designer in China been so enticing. National and regional governments offer...

Throughout its history, education in China has played a pivotal role in the nation’s governance, civic society, and the social and cultural lives of its citizens. Today we see a nation grappling with how to modernise and internationalise its education system, while still retaining China’s intellectual traditions and values in the face of growing educational inequalities. Education in China analyses...

The family has long been viewed as both a microcosm of the state and a barometer of social change in China. It is no surprise, therefore, that the dramatic changes experienced by Chinese society over the past century have produced a wide array of new family systems. Where a widely accepted Confucian-based ideology once offered a standard framework for family...

Long known as the world's factory, China is the largest manufacturing economy ever seen, accounting for more than 10% of global exports. China is also, of course, home to the largest workforce on the planet, the crucial element behind its staggering economic success. But who are China's workers who keep the machine running, and how is the labour process changing...

Popular Protest in China has been widespread and prevalent. Why do people protest, and how are such demonstrations handled by the authorities? Could they ultimately imperil China’s political system? In this book, Teresa Wright analyses the array of protests that have swept China in the post-Mao period. Exploring popular contention through a range of different groups – from farmers to...

Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2015 Sex in China introduces readers to some of the dramatic shifts that have taken place in Chinese sexual behaviours and attitudes, as well as public discussions of sex, since the 1980s. The book explores what it means to talk about "sex" in present-day China, where sex and sexuality are increasingly visible in everyday life....

What does it mean to be young in a country that is changing so fast? What does it mean to be young in a place ruled by one Party, during a time of intense globalisation and exposure to different cultures? This fascinating and informative book explores the lives of Chinese youth and examines their experiences, the ways in which they...

Innovation in China explores the country's transition from a manufacturing-based economy to one driven by innovation and knowledge. This up-to-date analysis evaluates China's state-led approach to science and technology, highlighting its successes and failures. In recent decades, China has experienced significant investments in high-tech science parks, a surge in home-grown top-ranked global companies, and a marked increase in scientific publications...

China’s inexorable rise as a major world power is one of the defining features of the contemporary political landscape. But should we heed the warnings of a so-called China threat? Is China set to become the next superpower? Or will its ambitions be tempered by economic and political realities both at home and abroad? In this insightful and balanced analysis,...