Relying on materials that she uncovered in the First Historical Archives in Beijing, this investigates the development of imperial drama... Læs mere
Addresses the management of conflicts that involve the siting of unwanted projects in the Asia-Pacific region. The collection functions as an invaluable resource for policymakers, environmentalists, and scholars of the Asia-Pacific and elsewhere.
Hong Kong's income inequality is greater than that in any developed economy. The growing unequal income distribution and poverty in Hong Kong have aroused... Læs mere
This book examines traditional Chinese literacy primers in the context of intellectual involvement in elementary education. It analyses the contents of the primers, their underlying philosophical premises, and what they reveal about elite attitudes towards children and childhood.
The formation of the Pan-Pearl River Delta regional framework in June 2004 heralded a new beginning of regional development in China. This book provides a systematic analysis of the '9+2' grouping across the region and within individual spatial units.