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The Modern Scholar: The People's Dynasty

By: Professor Robert J. Shepherd
Narrated by: Professor Robert J. Shepherd
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The state-directed opening of the Chinese economy in 1979 led to a number of radical transformations within Chinese society, but Western understanding of these changes is often limited by erroneous assumptions. Offering a clear picture of the vast economic and social forces of modern-day China, Professor Robert J. Shepherd addresses U.S. investment in China, China's startling economic growth, state vs. society issues in the vast republic, and the effect of social and cultural change on the Chinese people.

©2010 Robert J. Smith (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
Higher & Continuing Education Political Science United States
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Wide-ranging

Very interesting book. Shepherd takes in an amazing range of different factors - not just politics or history, though these are dealt with as well - and deals with most issues in an intelligent and concise manner.

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Realistic

I live in Shanghai and consider this account of China to be well informed and very well narrated,

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China is a fascinating subject, and very topical at the moment, so I recommend this to anyone keen to find out more about China, its peoples, politics and culture - past and present.

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