The Rise of Modern China - Softcover

Hsu, Immanuel C. Y.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195125045 ISBN 13: 9780195125047

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1999

Now in its sixth edition, this book has been updated to examine the return of Hong Kong in 1997 and the upcoming return of Macao in 1999. Hsü discusses the end of the last vestiges of foreign imperialism in China, as well as China's emergence as a regional and global superpower. U.S.-China rivalry and the prospect of unification between China and Taiwan are also considered.

About the Author:

Immanuel C. Y. Hsu is at University of California, Santa Barbara.

Review:

Praise for the previous edition:

"Perhaps the most lively account of modern China -- full of meticulous data as well as fascinating episodic illustrations. A great fusion of social science and humanisitic approaches." -- Vipan Chandra Wheaton College

"A classic comprehensive work with broad appeal." -- Richard H. Bradford, West Virginia Tech

"The best textbook on modern China in all languages, including Chinese .... It is comprehensive and yet interesting to read." -- Key Ray Chong, Texas Tech University

"A work of splendid balance and narrative clarity." -- Harry Dahlheimer, SUNY Cortland College

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0195125045
• ISBN 13: 9780195125047
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 1136