Understanding China

“A clearheaded, multidimensional tour of China’s political, economic, and social landscapes.” — Current History “Packed with facts and figures, but enlivened with firsthand observations. . . . An excellent introduction to China for anyone in search of solid but concise information about that complicated country.” — The New York Times Book Review For more than a decade, John Bryan Starr’s indispensable guide has introduced uninitiated readers to the background, basic data, and issues at stake in