An accessible, introductory text on contemporary China, this book covers the social, economic, and political factors responsible for China's revolutionary chang

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The nine papers collected in this volume examine recent trends in language use in mainland China, and the associated social, economic, political, and cultural m

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An excellent guide for understanding the trends, challenges and opportunities facing China through globalization, this Handbook answers the pertinent questions