Examines the historical evolution of contemporary China studies in the United States, reflecting the growth and maturation of the field since the Communist Party seized power in 1949.
A discussion of the potential for instability in China from political, economic and historical perspectives. It considers elite and local politics, micro- and macro-economics, urban and rural conditions, attitudes among intellectuals, and minority areas.
This book traces Zhao Ziyang's career development from birth to his appointment as Premier in 1980. It argues that, as a provincial elite, Zhao's relationship with the central political authorities is the crucial variable affecting his career development.