9781026079997 - What's Wrong With China di Gilbert, Rodney (6 risultati)

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'What's Wrong With China' is a provocative and analytical examination of the social, political, and cultural landscape of China during the early 20th century. Written by Rodney Gilbert, a journalist with extensive experience in the region, the work offers a critical perspective on the internal struggles and societal structures that defined the nation during the chaotic Warlord Era. Gilbert explores the complex interplay between traditional Chinese values and the pressures of modernization, providing a candid critique of the country's governance, national character, and international standing at a pivotal historical moment.The narrative delves into the reasons behind the political instability and social fragmentation of the 1920s, questioning the efficacy of the republic and the influence of foreign powers. By examining the cultural psyche and the weight of history on contemporary events, Gilbert provides a window into the Western perceptions of the Far East during a period of profound global transition. This work serves as an important historical document for those interested in the history of international relations, Chinese social history, and the evolution of political thought in the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "What's Wrong With China" is a provocative and analytical examination of the social, political, and cultural landscape of China during the early 20th century. Written by Rodney Gilbert, a journalist with extensive experience in the region, the work offers a critical perspective on the internal struggles and societal structures that defined the nation during the chaotic Warlord Era. Gilbert explores the complex interplay between traditional Chinese values and the pressures of modernization, providing a candid critique of the country's governance, national character, and international standing at a pivotal historical moment.The narrative delves into the reasons behind the political instability and social fragmentation of the 1920s, questioning the efficacy of the republic and the influence of foreign powers. By examining the cultural psyche and the weight of history on contemporary events, Gilbert provides a window into the Western perceptions of the Far East during a period of profound global transition. This work serves as an important historical document for those interested in the history of international relations, Chinese social history, and the evolution of political thought in the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "What's Wrong With China" is a provocative and analytical examination of the social, political, and cultural landscape of China during the early 20th century. Written by Rodney Gilbert, a journalist with extensive experience in the region, the work offers a critical perspective on the internal struggles and societal structures that defined the nation during the chaotic Warlord Era. Gilbert explores the complex interplay between traditional Chinese values and the pressures of modernization, providing a candid critique of the country's governance, national character, and international standing at a pivotal historical moment.The narrative delves into the reasons behind the political instability and social fragmentation of the 1920s, questioning the efficacy of the republic and the influence of foreign powers. By examining the cultural psyche and the weight of history on contemporary events, Gilbert provides a window into the Western perceptions of the Far East during a period of profound global transition. This work serves as an important historical document for those interested in the history of international relations, Chinese social history, and the evolution of political thought in the early twentieth century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.