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    The State of China Atlas: Mapping the World's Fastest-Growing Economy
    The State of China Atlas: Mapping the World's Fastest-Growing Economy
    The State of China Atlas: Mapping the World's Fastest-Growing Economy
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    The State of China Atlas: Mapping the World's Fastest-Growing Economy

    By Robert Benewick and Stephanie Hemelryk Donald

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    This magnificently produced atlas provides a unique visual survey of the profound economic, political, and social changes taking place in China, as well as their implications for the world at large.

    China has the world's fastest-growing economy and is the second-largest trading nation. With its pro-entrepreneurial outlook and population of 1.3 billion, it offers unique opportunities for domestic and overseas investors. This dynamic volume provides an abundance of information on China's new wealth, growing unemployment, mass migration to the cities, and trade disputes.

    Completely Revised and Updated:

    * Vivid full-color maps convey a wealth of information quickly and efficiently

    * Comprehensive information on China's population, employment, agriculture, industry, and economics

    Copub: Myriad Editions Limited
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUniversity of California Press
    Release dateMay 4, 2016
    ISBN9780520966802
    The State of China Atlas: Mapping the World's Fastest-Growing Economy
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    Robert Benewick

    Robert Benewick is Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Sussex, and Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of Democracy, University of Westminster. Stephanie Hemelryk Donald is Professor of Chinese Media Studies at the University of Sydney.

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      Good overview of economic indicators, broken down to the provincial level. The data is not explained in detail and some background knowledge is expected. Still, good introduction to some essential numbers when it comes to China.

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