chin jonathan (127 risultati)

Condizione: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used - Very Good.

Condizione: good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. 1St Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. This item is oversized, and may require additional shipping for some destinations. Please contact us for shipping estimates. Dust Jacket is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.

Condizione: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Cloth Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. A bright, clean, tight copy sans flecks, tears, stains, and discoloration with all text and illustrations clear/unmarked. $65.00 in U.S. publication."The Chinese Century" tells the story in over two hundred and fifty rare, eloquent photographs that have been chosen from archives, libraries, and private collections throughout China, Taiwan, and the West. Many of the photographs have never been seen outside China. LIke a time machine, they let us see historical events that for most of us have existed until now only in words". 264 pages, "The photographs are paired with a stunning historical text by one of the West's most respected China scholars, Jonathan D. Spence, writing here for the first time with his wife, Annping Chin." NOTE: Due to the oversize and heavy weight of the book exoribitant additonal shipping cost will be requested/required for OUT-OF-U.S. shipment in accordance with country of destination. GG3.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition stated on copyright page. Fine in a fine jacket looks new with no markings.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardback. Condizione: Used. In a world where every century seems to be somebody?s century, Jonathan Spence and Annping Chin decided to stake their claim with a rather bold proclamation: "The Chinese Century." Published in 1996, this book dares to consider a future where the Middle Kingdom might just rule the roost?or at least throw a very lavish tea party. Whether you?re a sinologist, an armchair historian, or someone who simply enjoys staring pensively at maps, this tome promises an intellectual journey through the intricate tapestries of Chinese culture, politics, and economics, with just a hint of irony that would make even a Confucian sage chuckle. Imagine the authors, pens poised, presumably sipping green tea in a cozy café, while they muse over the possibility that the 21st century could be the one where China rises to global prominence?an idea that, if nothing else, requires an extraordinary amount of foresight. Readers may find themselves wondering if Spence and Chin were simply ahead of their time or if they possessed a crystal ball that could see beyond the murky waters of political upheaval and economic reform. After all, who wouldn?t want to ponder the future while leaning back against a plush armchair, surrounded by the scent of ink and old paper? This book is not merely a collection of statistics and forecasts; it?s a veritable buffet of concepts, rich in history and steeped in the kind of scholarly enthusiasm that could put even the most jaded academic to shame. Spence and Chin seem to have sprinkled in just enough irony to keep readers engaged, as they explore China?s historical narrative, which includes a vast array of emperors, revolutions, and cultural revolutions?because why have a simple narrative when you can have a multi-course meal? The authors embark on a glorious expedition through centuries marked by dynastic intrigue and philosophical musings, meticulously weaving in the influences that have shaped China into a global powerhouse. They might even coax you into believing that a century dominated by the ancient art of calligraphy and the modern chaos of social media is not just possible, but inevitable. Spoiler alert: It?s going to be a fascinating mess. As you leaf through the pages, be prepared to encounter a multitude of ideas that range from the deeply profound to the downright absurd. It?s the kind of read that may lead you to ponder questions like: What if the Chinese Century is just an elaborate joke? And if so, who?s the punchline? Will it be the Western powers, still clutching their outdated maps and monocles, or perhaps the author?s themselves, who dared to imagine a future where China not only plays the game but rewrites the rules? Condition: Used, but in that wonderfully ?loved? way that only second-hand books can be. Expect dog-eared pages, the occasional coffee stain (or is it tea?), and a certain patina of wisdom that can only come from someone else having pondered the same existential crises you are now grappling with. This tome isn?t just a book; it?s a conversation starter?albeit one that may lead to more confusion than clarity. It?s a perfect companion for those long evenings spent on the sofa, contemplating the mysteries of history while trying to ignore the impending doom of 21st-century global politics. So, if you?re in the market for a book that both enlightens and perplexes, one that can serve as a modern-day oracle or a slightly inept tea companion, look no further. You may just discover that "The Chinese Century" is more than a title; it?s an invitation to a raucous intellectual soirée, where the main course is a hefty slice of irony served with a side of historical critique. Visit Crappy Old Books today to snag your own copy, and perhaps start your own philosophical debate about whether or not we?re living in a century that belongs to someone, or if it?s just a collective punchline waiting to be written. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: good. USED book in GOOD condition. Great binding, pages and cover show normal signs of wear from use.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New. Chin, Joyce; Terry, Jim (illustratore). pp. 144.

Hardback. Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. Chin, Joyce; Terry, Jim (illustratore). pp. 144.

Hardcover. Condizione: Gut. OPp., SU, 4°, 264 S., mit zahlreichen Abb., kl. EIgentümerstempel, Schutzumschlag mit 2 kl. Einrissen.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. MOTHERMACS SHIPS FROM TORONTO, ONTARIO BY CANADA POST AND NIAGARA FALLS NY VIA USPS WE BRING OVER TEN YEARS OF VALUE, QUALITY AND PROMPT SERVICE TO THE INTERNET WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY. NAVES MOTHERMACS DESDE TORONTO, ONTARIO POR CANADÁ POST Y NIAGARA FALLS NY A TRAVÉS DE USPS OFRECEMOS MÁS DE DIEZ AÑOS DE VALOR, CALIDAD Y SERVICIO INMEDIATO A INTERNET ENVIAMOS INTERNACIONALMENTE.MOTHERMACS NAVIRES DE TORONTO, ONTARIO PAR LA POSTE CANADA ET NIAGARA FALLS NY VIA USPS NOUS APPORTERONS PLUS DE DIX ANS DE VALEUR, DE QUALITÉ ET DE SERVICE RAPIDE SUR INTERNET NOUS.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oversized hardback book (264 pages) illustrated with numerous vintage black and white photographs. First edition, second printing. Light rubbing on dust jacket. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-D-Bottom-Middle) rareviewbooks.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Colin JACOBSON, Annabel MERULLO, Photographs by. 1996 B00K: As New/ (illustratore). 1st Edition. B00K: As New/ $48.03 0679449809 the CHINESE CENTURY: a PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY of the LAST HUNDRED YEARS SPENCE, Jonathan D.; CHIN, Annping; Colin JACOBSON, Annabel MERULLO, Photographs by. RANDOM HOUSE WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND 1996 1sT Edition, 2nD Printing Tall Wide Thick D/J + H/C. Glossy Red Spine, With Title In Black And Bronze Letters, Dust Jacket: Fine+/, Slight Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear. One Top Front Corner Tear, Approximately ½ Inch Long. Front Interior Flap, U.S.A. $65.00, Canada $90.00. Hard Cover B00K: As New/, Slightest Shelf, Edge And Corner Wear, 264 Numbered Pages, Printed On Off White Paper, In As New/ Condition, That Were Lightly Viewed, Clean And Tight To Spine. This B0K Is Hard To Find, Will Be Packaged And Shipped Carefully, To Avoid Shipping Damage And Will Make It, An Excellent Addition To Your Own Personal Library Collection, Or As A Gift For The Collector / Reader. WORLD WIDE SHIPPING, AVAILABLE.

HARDCOVER. Condizione: Used; Very Good. Used; Very Good. 27-A-29 Random House 1996 hardcover. Small remainder mark. Text is clean and unmarked. Jacket has light wear. Book Condition; Very Good Jacket Condition; Very Good . 1996. HARDCOVER.

Condizione: New. Chin, Joyce; Terry, Jim (illustratore). pp. 144.