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The Chinese: Portrait Of A People

by John Fraser
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Eye-opening glimpse into modern China's rich complexities.

If you're curious about modern China and eager to dive deep into its complexities, "The Chinese: Portrait Of A People" is the perfect book for you. With firsthand experiences and a nuanced perspective, the author dispels misconceptions, exploring the country's economic, social, and political landscapes. You'll gain a profound understanding of China's attitudes towards the West and be enlightened by the rich tapestry of its culture. Prepare to embark on an eye-opening journey through the complexities of this captivating nation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Chinese: Portrait Of A People

by John Fraser
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
ISBN: 9780006364283
Authors: John Fraser
Publisher: Summit Books
Date of Publication: 1980-12-21
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, History, Personal Development, Politics
Related Topics: History, Political Science, Asia, Society, Politics
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 39 readers)

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A journalist assigned to China from 1977 to 1979 recounts his experiences, clarifies misconceptions about modern China, assesses its current economic, social, and political problems, and outlines its attitudes towards the West
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Eye-opening glimpse into modern China's rich complexities.

If you're curious about modern China and eager to dive deep into its complexities, "The Chinese: Portrait Of A People" is the perfect book for you. With firsthand experiences and a nuanced perspective, the author dispels misconceptions, exploring the country's economic, social, and political landscapes. You'll gain a profound understanding of China's attitudes towards the West and be enlightened by the rich tapestry of its culture. Prepare to embark on an eye-opening journey through the complexities of this captivating nation.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.