KNOWING CHINA
by Gregory C Chow (Princeton University, USA)
Table of Contents (55k)
Preface (36k)
Chapter 1: Some Facets of China's History (322k)
This invaluable book offers an insight into China through its history, culture, people, economy, education, science and technology, as well as government and political system. The author also compares the "twin" cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai, and describes places of interest in the world's most populous country. In addition, he offers a glimpse into the delicate China–US relations, highlighting partnership opportunities between the two giant economies. The book is based on the author's knowledge accumulated over five decades of research, teaching, traveling, directing projects on China, and working with Chinese government officials, educators, academics and entrepreneurs.
Contents:
- Some Facets of China's History
- Culture and Daily Life
- The Economy
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The Chinese People
- Education, Science and Technology
- Government System and Performance
- Hong Kong and Shanghai: Two Modern Cities
- A Country for Tourists
- US–China Relations
Readership: Undergraduates, graduate students, academics, business people and
general readers.
"Gregory Chow enlivens this authoritative and lucid survey of China — its history, its current condition, its future prospects — by drawing on his own experience as a native born Chinese who has spent more than half a century as an academic in the West and has been active in mainland China as teacher and advisor since the early 1980's."
Milton Friedman, most influential economist in the last half century and
recipient of the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences |
"I have read the manuscript by Gregory Chow on China with great interest. As one who is working in China, I find it most effective in its scope and depth and in its direct style. Generally I find it GREAT."
Robert Venturi, most prominent architect and
1991 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate |
"Gregory Chow has once again written an excellent and very readable book on China, covering history, culture, population issues, governmental system, and other topics besides the economy. I strongly recommend the book to any one who wants a good introduction to China."
Gary Becker
1992 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences |
"China's path of development is a fascinating story, and the future development of that immense country will touch people throughout the world. Gregory Chow gives us a thoughtful, authoritative, and readable book that will inform us and deepen our understanding of these portentous developments."
| George P Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State |
"This is an excellent book. I enjoyed very much reading it and learned enormously from it."
Samuel C C Ting
1976 Nobel Laureate in Physics |
"I highly recommend this book. It will be an important addition to the library of readers interested in gaining valuable insights into a culture and economy that has only just begun to impact our nascent international order. During these times of commercial globalization and international political turmoil, Professor Chow's central message and reminder that the best way to understand another country is to keep in mind the other country's interests and needs, is an important one. There's an old Chinese expression that states that all long journeys must start with a first step: Professor Chow's book is an essential first step for anyone thinking about a short or long voyage to China."
Bryan Bachner
Associate Professor of Law
City University of Hong Kong |
"Written in a manner readily accessible by the general public, 'Knowing China' provides an insightful view into the complex world of China."
| 268pp |
Pub. date: Feb 2004 |
