History of Social Life in Modern China (1840-1949)

Since the process of opening-up began, China has followed a unique path that's combined progressive economic policies while staying true to its socialist principles. Modern history demonstrates that achieving economic growth within the parameters of a one-party socialist state is rarely attainable, yet China has been able to achieve this on a vast scale. This major new work draws on the expertise of China's leading scholars to discuss the reasons behind this success. Editor Zhao Jianying has gat