China at the Crossroads

This is a concise and timely book on a hugely important topic - China in the twenty-first century. Peter Nolan argues that China faces a series of complex problems, most of which are the consequence of its rapid growth since the process of 'reform and opening up' began in the late 1970s. Among the challenges facing the leadership are issues of poverty and inequality, the global business revolution, the environment, the capability and role of the state, international relations, the Communist Party and the economy. The way in which it responds to these will determine the country's pattern of development for a long period ahead.
While there are several paths open to it, Nolan argues that China has historically developed its own 'Third Way' between state and market, and that this is the only rational solution to the challenges it faces in the twenty-first century.

List of contents

Preface. Introduction.
Prologue.
1. The Challenges to China's Economic and Political Stability: Can China Build a Sustainable and Civilized Modern Economy?.
2. China at the Crossroads: Which Directions?.
3. China at the Crossroads: 'Use the Past to Serve the Present' (Gu Wei Jin Yong).
Conclusion.
Epilogue.
Notes.
Bibliography.
Index.

About the author

Peter Nolan is Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the Judge Institute of Management Studies, University of Cambridge, and Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge.

Summary

This concise and timely book, written by one of the worlda s leading authorities on China, argues that the country is at a crossroads in its development and explores the challenges that lie ahead. * A concise and timely book about China and its future, which argues that the country it at a crossroads in its development.

Product details

• Authors: P Nolan, Peter Nolan, Peter (University of Cambridge) Nolan, Nolan Peter
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.11.2003
• EAN: 9780745632384
• ISBN: 978-0-7456-3238-4
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 200 mm x 250 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 680 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; China, Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Developing & Emerging Countries, 21st Century, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Political structure & processes, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Development Studies, Political structure and processes