China (Nations in Transition) [Hardcover]

Tony Zurlo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 26, 2002 | Series: Nations in Transition

China is home to the world's oldest civilization. This anthology traces China's history through centuries of dynastic rule to the establishment of a nation state in the twentieth century. Readings cover the Communist revolution, the current social and economic transformations, and the challenges facing China now and in the future.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8 Up-Zurlo does an excellent job of covering China's turbulent 20th century and the resulting changes in the political, economic, social, and cultural realms. Lucidly written, flowing chapters with numerous footnotes describe the tumultuous period leading up to the 1949 Communist victory; Mao's rule, with the Great Leap Forward, Cultural Revolution, and Red Guards; Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms and the Tiananmen incident; and the economic and political leadership of Jiang Zemin. The closing chapter discusses current challenges: the eroding of traditional values, environmental problems, human rights, and implications of membership in the World Trade Organization. Lengthy boxes add relevant, fascinating in-depth detail, be it on individuals, movements like Falun Gong, or other topics of interest. The only drawbacks to this otherwise fine work are the dense format; the fuzzy gray photographs; and the Web sites under "For Further Reading" that are generally dated, unavailable, or highly commercial.
Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"An excellent historical overview sets the stage for the series of articles that follow. ... Useful for high school students and beyond."
-- School Library Journal (August 2003) (School Library Journal )

"A useful resource for most school and public library collections as well as for history classrooms."
-- Kliatt (July 2003) (KLIATT ) --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven; Library Binding edition (July 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073771204X
• ISBN-13: 978-0737712049
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,214,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Zurlo review from SLJ does not belong with this title, February 27, 2004

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This review is from: History of Nations - China (paperback edition) (Paperback)

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