For China-watchers worldwide, this concise volume vividly and efficiently offers a wealth of information on the world's largest nation by population. Based on the highly acclaimed "State of China Atlas", it contains more than 25 full-color topical maps, clear graphics, and an informative, readable text that together chart the profound changes within China and trace their implications for the world at large. It features maps and facts for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The topics include: China and the USA; growth of cities; trade and investment; tourism; population and the one-child family; business and entrepreneurs; human rights and political stability; energy needs and the environment; and chronology of events since 1949.
- ISBN10 0520254686
- ISBN13 9780520254688
- Publish Date 1 March 2008
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 30 January 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of California Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 64
- Language English