China Briefing, 1989 / Edition 1

by Anthony J. Kane

Overview

China Briefing, 1989 approaches the events of the previous year differently from past volumes in the series, providing a long-term perspective on the dramatic developments of spring and summer 1988.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367153304
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/30/2020
Pages:	173
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Anthony J. Kane, Volume Editor

Table of Contents

Preface — Introduction — Politics: Reform at the Crossroad — The Chinese Economy in 1988 — Foreign Policy in 1988: Resolving Old Conflicts — "Going to the World": Art and Culture on the Cosmopolitan Tide — Taiwan in 1988: The Transition to a Post-Chiang World — China and the United States: From "Special" to "Normal" Relations

Editorial Reviews

Ninth in a series of annual assessments of key events and trends, prepared by the China Council of The Asia Society. The preface and introduction were written as the wave of student demonstrations began. Six contributions illuminate the conditions and the context of the unrest. Paper edition (unseen), $14.85. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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