This collection of letters and diary entries by late Professor Earl Swisher takes us on a journey into the life and politics of Canton in the mid-1920s. His account of the... Læs mere
Chinese foreign policy has changed radically since the Cultural Revolution of 1966-1969. This book focuses on turning points in China's policy and looks at the influence of... Læs mere
This book is an offshoot of the media activities of the China Council of The Asia Society in 1981. It provides a quick, multifaceted portrait that covers not only politics, economics, and foreign policy, but also society, culture, and personalities.
This up-to-date textbook reviews China's foreign policy goals since the PRC's active reemergence in world affairs following the Cultural Revolution of 1966–1969, covering China's quest for security, the breakthrough in China-U.S. relations, and the course of Sino-Soviet rivalry.
This book focuses on specific attempts at change or innovation made in response to a range of perceived problems in U. S. health care system. The discussion... Læs mere
In this book, the author brings together the latest information on improved strains, modem production systems, better processing methods, innovations in storage and marketing, and the prospects for using cassava to produce fuel alcohol.
This book traces the growth in U.S. scientific and political interest in the eradication of cholera and describes the medical research and training facilities founded by the United States in Asia between 1947 and 1980.
This book provides a brief overview of events in the People's Republic of China (PRC) since mid-1981. It includes essays that focus on underlying trends and key issues in the PRC and the island of Taiwan. The book is useful for business executives, tourists, and students.
This book takes a new look at China's position in both the Asian-Pacific and international oil markets, defines the recent structural changes in these markets, and examines the impact of the Chinese industry on trade, pricing, and the regional refining industry.
This book presents case studies that deal with a question of growing concern in the American body politic—how to achieve accountability in American... Læs mere
Concentrating on a transitional epoch, 1927–1949, when China was at the crossroads of revolution, this book analyzes the Kuomintang's inherent weaknesses as a revolutionary force and the Communists' success in the quest for new formulas to guide the modernization movement.
This book aims to add to the knowledge of Chicano communities and the knowledge and understanding of how Mexican Americans have adapted in urban areas. It presents descriptions and... Læs mere