A Chinese View Of China
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A work of political journalism and cultural analysis, A Chinese View of China presents an incisive look at China through the lens of its own history, ideology, and self-perception, drawing on John Gittings's extensive experience as a China correspondent and scholar. Rather than imposing a purely Western framework, the work argues that understanding China requires engaging seriously with how the Chinese themselves have interpreted their revolutionary past, their social transformations, and their place in the world. Gittings chronicles the tensions between tradition and modernity, between Maoist ideology and pragmatic reform, with a tone that is measured, authoritative, and deeply informed. The result is a nuanced portrait that challenges simplistic narratives and illustrates the complexity of a civilization navigating profound political and social change. Accessible yet rigorous, it remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking a grounded, historically aware perspective on modern China.
Author: John Gittings
Format: Hardback
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A work of political journalism and cultural analysis, A Chinese View of China presents an incisive look at China through the lens of its own history, ideology, and self-perception, drawing on John Gittings's extensive experience as a China correspondent and scholar. Rather than imposing a purely Western framework, the work argues that understanding China requires engaging seriously with how the Chinese themselves have interpreted their revolutionary past, their social transformations, and their place in the world. Gittings chronicles the tensions between tradition and modernity, between Maoist ideology and pragmatic reform, with a tone that is measured, authoritative, and deeply informed. The result is a nuanced portrait that challenges simplistic narratives and illustrates the complexity of a civilization navigating profound political and social change. Accessible yet rigorous, it remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking a grounded, historically aware perspective on modern China.