China''s Information and Communications Technology Revolution - Social Changes and State Responses

Summary

This book examines China’s information and communications technology revolution. It outlines key trends in internet and telecommunications, exploring the social, cultural and political implications of China’s transition to a more information and communications rich society. It shows that despite remaining a one-party state with extensive censorship, substantial changes have occurred.

Product details

• Authors: Xiaoling Zheng Zhang
• Assisted by: Xiaoling Zhang (Editor), Zhang Xiaoling (Editor), Yongnian Zheng (Editor), Zheng Yongnian (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.04.2012
• EAN: 9780415624954
• ISBN: 978-0-415-62495-4
• No. of pages: 174
• Series: China Policy Series
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; History, Media Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Asia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General, Political structure & processes, Humanities, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Political campaigning & advertising, Political campaigning and advertising, Political structure and processes, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General