A Small Town Called Hibiscus
Title | A Small Town Called Hibiscus PDF eBook |
Author | Hua Gu |
Publisher | China Books |
Pages | 266 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780835110747 |
A Small Town Called Hibiscus is one of the best Chinese novels to have appeared in 1981. Its author Gu Hua was brought up in the Wuling Mountains of south Hunan. He presents the ups and downs of some families in a small mountain town there during the hard years in the early sixties, the ôcultural revolution,ö and after the downfall of the ôgang of four.ö He shows the horrifying impact on decent, hard-working people of the gangÆs ultra-Left line, and retains a sense of humor in describing the most harrowing incidents. In the end wrongs are righted, and readers are left with a deepened understanding of this abnormal period in Chinese history and the sterling qualities of the Chinese people.
The Making of China's Foreign Policy in the 21st century
Title | The Making of China's Foreign Policy in the 21st century PDF eBook |
Author | Suisheng Zhao |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 355 |
Release | 2018-02-02 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1317355849 |
This book is a study of the making of foreign policy of China, a rising power in the 21st century. It examines three sets of driving forces behind China’s foreign policy making. One is historical sources, including the selective memories and reconstruction of the glorious empire with an ethnocentric world outlook and the century of humiliation at the hands of foreign imperialist powers. The second set is domestic institutions and players, particularly the proliferation of new party and government institutions and players, such as the national security commission, foreign policy think tanks, media and local governments. The third set is Chinese perception of power relations, particularly their position in the international system and their position relations with major powers. This book consists of articles from the Journal of Contemporary China.
China-US Relations Transformed
Title | China-US Relations Transformed PDF eBook |
Author | Suisheng Zhao |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 251 |
Release | 2007-12-21 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1134071094 |
This book, written by leading scholars and policy analysts from both the US and China, explores the transformation and multifaceted nature of US-China relations.
The China Journal
Title | The China Journal PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 530 |
Release | 1926 |
Genre | Art, Chinese |
ISBN |
China Days
Title | China Days PDF eBook |
Author | Henrik Drescher |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 180 |
Release | 2014-10-21 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1452132410 |
In this unique travelogue, an artist depicts his experiences and observations while living in western China with colorful illustrations. The nation of China is a constant source of fascination, yet we rarely glimpse life beyond its urban centers. Far west of Beijing and Shanghai, in the remote Chinese province of Yunnan, pioneering artist Henrik Drescher settled over a decade ago. While residing in his adopted home, Drescher records his experiences and observations in his illustrated notebooks, capturing everyday life in settings ranging from street markets to mountainscapes. These richly illustrated pages are compiled here for the first time. Drescher’s loyal fans will appreciate this window onto the life of the artist at the height of his powers, while those with an interest in Chinese culture will marvel at this rarely seen view of a country in the global spotlight.
Human Rights in China
Title | Human Rights in China PDF eBook |
Author | Eva Pils |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2017-11-10 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1509500731 |
How can we make sense of human rights in China's authoritarian Party-State system? Eva Pils offers a nuanced account of this contentious area, examining human rights as a set of social practices. Drawing on a wide range of resources including years of interaction with Chinese human rights defenders, Pils discusses what gives rise to systematic human rights violations, what institutional avenues of protection are available, and how social practices of human rights defence have evolved. Three central areas are addressed: liberty and integrity of the person; freedom of thought and expression; and inequality and socio-economic rights. Pils argues that the Party-State system is inherently opposed to human rights principles in all these areas, and that – contributing to a global trend – it is becoming more repressive. Yet, despite authoritarianism's lengthening shadows, China’s human rights movement has so far proved resourceful and resilient. The trajectories discussed here will continue to shape the struggle for human rights in China and beyond its borders.
The China Journal of Science & Arts
Title | The China Journal of Science & Arts PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 872 |
Release | 1923 |
Genre | China |
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