China: New Age And New Outlook
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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At a pivotal moment in world history, China: New Age and New Outlook by Ping-Chia Kuo stands as one of the earliest and most illuminating Western-accessible accounts of the Chinese Revolution, presenting a grounded, analytical portrait of a nation remaking itself from the ground up. Kuo chronicles the sweeping transformation of Chinese society under Communist rule, charting the collision of ancient traditions with the revolutionary forces of Mao's new order — from agrarian reform and industrialisation to the reshaping of cultural and political identity across one of the world's most populous nations. A scholar of rare distinction, Kuo writes with both the precision of a historian and the urgency of a witness, arguing that understanding China's revolution is not merely an academic exercise but a geopolitical necessity for the modern world. Published as a Penguin Special — a series renowned for bringing pressing global issues to a broad readership — this volume distils complex ideological and social upheaval into accessible, authoritative prose. For anyone seeking to understand how the Middle Kingdom shed its imperial skin and stepped onto the world stage, Kuo's work remains a vital and thought-provoking starting point.
Author: Ping-Chia Kuo
Format: Paperback
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At a pivotal moment in world history, China: New Age and New Outlook by Ping-Chia Kuo stands as one of the earliest and most illuminating Western-accessible accounts of the Chinese Revolution, presenting a grounded, analytical portrait of a nation remaking itself from the ground up. Kuo chronicles the sweeping transformation of Chinese society under Communist rule, charting the collision of ancient traditions with the revolutionary forces of Mao's new order — from agrarian reform and industrialisation to the reshaping of cultural and political identity across one of the world's most populous nations. A scholar of rare distinction, Kuo writes with both the precision of a historian and the urgency of a witness, arguing that understanding China's revolution is not merely an academic exercise but a geopolitical necessity for the modern world. Published as a Penguin Special — a series renowned for bringing pressing global issues to a broad readership — this volume distils complex ideological and social upheaval into accessible, authoritative prose. For anyone seeking to understand how the Middle Kingdom shed its imperial skin and stepped onto the world stage, Kuo's work remains a vital and thought-provoking starting point.