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The state of China atlas : mapping the world's fastest-growing economy /

Benewick, Robert.

The state of China atlas : mapping the world's fastest-growing economy / Robert Benewick and Stephanie Hemelryk Donald. - Rev. and updated [ed.] - Berkeley, Calif. ; London : University of California Press, c2009. - 128 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125) and index.

Foreword / Tony Saich. Introduction. PART 1. China in the World : Trade -- Investment -- Military Power -- International Relations -- Chinese Diaspora. PART 2. People in China ? Population -- The Gender Gap -- Minority Nationalities -- Rural-Urban Inequality. PART 3. The Economy : Economic Development -- Entrepreneurs -- Employment -- Agriculture -- Industry -- Services -- Tourism -- Energy. PART 4. The Environment : Urbanization ? Transport -- Air Pollution -- Water Resources. PART 5. Governance and Rights : Who Runs China -- Chinese Communist Party -- The People's Liberation Army -- Rule of Law -- State Versus Citizens. PART 6. Living in China : Households -- Food -- Health -- Education -- Media and Telecoms -- Religion. PART 7. Dates and Data : Chronology 1949-1979 -- Chronology 1980-2010 -- Data Tables -- Commentaries and Sources -- Select Bibliography.

0520256107 (pbk.) 9780520256101 (pbk.)


China--Economic conditions--2000-
China--Economic conditions--2000---Maps.
China--Politics and government--2002-
China--Politics and government--2002---Maps.
China--Social conditions--2000-
China--Social conditions--2000---Maps.
China--Statistics.

G2305 / .B46 2009

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