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This book delivers the fascinating account of one Western family's time living and working in China. Told through a series of letters, China from the Inside: Letters from an Economist presents insights into the society and economy of a country that is often opaque to outsiders and poorly understood. The author's expertise as an economist, and the family's efforts to integrate into Chinese society, furnish a vivid and unique account. It provides a valuable new perspective on the Chinese worldview, social relations and economy, as well as informed opinion on its projected economic development.
Addressing issues ranging from the education system to the sustainability of economic growth, this is an accessible and engaging book that will be essential reading for all those interested in China and its future.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Letter 1. Life on Mars.- Letter 2. Getting There.- Letter 3. A Poison Pen Letter.- Letter 4. The Temple of Heaven.- Letter 5. When the Chips are Down.- Letter 6. Building Sights.- Letter 7. Xi'an.- Letter 8. A Week of Firsts.- Letter 9. Safety and Security.- Letter 10. A Cup of Tea and a Nice Sit Down.- Letter 11. "You're in the Army, Now".- Letter 12. Inner Mongolia.- Letter 13. "School's out for Summer, School's out for...".- Letter 14. The Journey to the West, Part 1.- Letter 15. The Journey to the West, Part 2.- Letter 16. Huaguoshan and Guizhou.- Letter 17. The Art of the Steal.- Letter 18. Hukou's There?.- Letter 19. China's "Japan Moment".
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Liam Brunt is Professor of Economics at the Norwegian School of Economics, Norway. Brunt spent spring 2016 on sabbatical in China, where he and his family were based in Beijing from January to August but also travelled widely. His research interests include Chinese economic history, the modern Chinese economy and business in China.
Zusammenfassung
Uses letters to give unique insights into China through a visiting economics' professors eyesThree themes run through the book: living in China; travelling in China; and the socioeconomic situation in ChinaUses often amusing and surprising anecdotes to reveal how Chinese society sees itself and how its political and economic system works
Bericht
"Brunt (Norwegian School of Economics, Norway) provides a valuable new perspective on China's economy, politics, history, and the lives of Chinese citizens. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (R. M. Ramazani, Choice, Vol. 55 (9), May, 2018)
