Modern China : an encyclopedia of history, culture, and nationalism / editor Wang Ke-wen.
Contributor(s): Wang, Ke-wen
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Series: Garland reference library of the humanities ; v. 1519. Publisher: New York : Garland Pub., a member of the Taylor & Francis Group, c1998Description: xxxv, 442 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.ISBN: 0815307209 :.Subject(s): Nationalism -- China -- History -- 19th century -- Encyclopedias | Nationalism -- China -- History -- 20th century -- EncyclopediasSummary: Beginning with the mid-19th century, when China encountered the West and began to enter the modern age, this unique Encyclopedia offers a quick overview of the world's largest and most populous nation. The coverage includes not only major political topics, but also surveys the arts, business, literature, education, journalism, and other major aspects of the nation's social, cultural, and economic life. The Encyclopedia offers significant material on such neglected subjects as women and minorities, modern drama, Sino-French War, and Mongolian independence. Special emphasis throughout is on the dramatic changes that have taken place in the country since the end of World War II.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | JC 311 .M54 1998 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 605600 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Beginning with the mid-19th century, when China encountered the West and began to enter the modern age, this unique Encyclopedia offers a quick overview of the world's largest and most populous nation. The coverage includes not only major political topics, but also surveys the arts, business, literature, education, journalism, and other major aspects of the nation's social, cultural, and economic life. The Encyclopedia offers significant material on such neglected subjects as women and minorities, modern drama, Sino-French War, and Mongolian independence. Special emphasis throughout is on the dramatic changes that have taken place in the country since the end of World War II.
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