China's Geography: Globalization and the Dynamics of Political, Economic, and Social Change, 2nd Edition (Changing Regions in a Global Context: New Perspectives in Regional Geography Series) - Softcover

Veeck, Gregory

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ISBN 10: 0742567834 ISBN 13: 9780742567832

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

China's Geography Despite China's obvious and growing importance on the world stage, it is often and easily misunderstood. Indeed, there are many Chinas, as this comprehensive survey of contemporary China vividly illustrates. Now in a thoroughly revised and updated edition that offers the only sustained geography of the reform era, this book traces the changes occurring in this powerful and ancient nation across bo Full description

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PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITIONWritten by four leading specialists, this thorough text on China's dramatic geographic transformation provides excellent analyses of the land, people, economy, and society in urban and rural China. Ideal for college students and the general public who wish to know the country better.--Laurence J. C. Ma

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITIONCombining scholarship and accessibility, this informative analysis gives an updated, incisive, and refreshing portrayal of China's society and economy in the new millennium. It will be valuable for students, observers, and researchers interested in China and for all readers who want to understand the rapidly changing and globalizing world where the rise of China is increasingly a reality.--Fan, C Cindy

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITIONThis book provides an up-to-date, comprehensive survey of the various factors that have contributed to China's recent emergence as a global economic power and the impact of success on its natural environment and people. The authors are to be congratulated for making a major contribution to the literature, distinguished by their insightful interpretations of each topic covered. All students and scholars interested in the new geography of China should read this book.--C. P. Lo

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITIONThis well-organized book . . . is a welcome addition. . . . Anyone looking for an up-to-date geography textbook on China should give this volume a close look. I also strongly recommend it as a general reader for people wanting to get a good overview of China.--Richard Louis Edmonds "China Quarterly "

The Chinese have two phrases describing their geography, 'vast in territory and rich in resources' (di da wu bo) and 'the land is scarce and the people are many' (di shao ren zhong). These two realities are encapsulated in this second edition of China's Geography. The conundrums facing China concerning its land, people, production, politics, and culture all come together in this compelling geography of the world's most populous country.--Stanley W. Toops, Miami University

About the Author:

Gregory Veeck is professor of geography at Western Michigan University. Clifton W. Pannell is professor emeritus of geography at the University of Georgia. Christopher J. Smith is professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University at Albany, SUNY. Youqin Huang is associate professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University at Albany, SUNY.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0742567834
• ISBN 13: 9780742567832
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400