Timothy Cheek
The Intellectual in Modern Chinese History
- ISBN 13:
- 9781107643192
- author:
- Timothy Cheek
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 394
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.7 x 22.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This narrative history of Chinese intellectuals and public life provides a guide to understanding China today. Timothy Cheek explores how the intellectual landscape has evolved over the past century, from the Sino-Japanese war in 1895 to the 'Prosperous China' era since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
By examining six key periods of Chinese history, Cheek offers a nuanced account of the ideas, institutions, and individuals that have shaped modern China. This book provides a framework for understanding the complexities of contemporary China, making it an essential resource for anyone seeking to make sense of this dynamic country.
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