The scope of this work is enormous. The Chinese government and General Secretary Zhao Ziyang in particular, encouraged and supported the project. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences commissioned over 100 of China's authorities to write for the work. The result is China's view of herself, written in a refreshingly self-critical style, highlightin
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Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780080347646
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. clean well kept hardcover copy with dust jacket. Seller Inventory # MAPA-2973-05-26-2022
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2150grams, ISBN:0080347649. Seller Inventory # 9870535
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Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Information China: The Comprehensive and Authoritative Reference Sources of New China (World Information) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780080347646
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Condition: Good. Volume 1. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2050grams, ISBN:0080347649. Seller Inventory # 9870534
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Condition: Good. Volume 3. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2600grams, ISBN:9780080347646. Seller Inventory # 9870536
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Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. NOT a library discard (illustrator). First edition 1989 (so stated). Oxford: Pergamon Press, 1989. 3 volumes, complete. Brand new in Brand new dust jackets. PERFECT CONDITION. NOT a library discard. Beautiful, pristine condition -- bright, clean, square, tight -- obviously never read. NOT ex-library. Corners are sharp. Inner hinges are also perfect. The glossy pictorial dust jackets are bright and shiny. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh and crisp. Lavishly illustrated with some 1,250 photographs, about 250 in full-color + line drawings and tables + numerous maps (facsimiles of ancient maps, geographical and historical maps, including some that fold out). The title page continues: Organized by The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Compiled and Translated by The China Social Sciences Publishing House, Edited for Pergamon Press by C. V. James. Over 100 of China's leading authorities were commissioned to write the entries in this comprehensive look at a wide range of the physical, political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of life of China. Among the topics addressed are historical background, geography and climate, natural resources, history, conservation, agriculture, economy, industry, trade and commerce, literature and the arts, and tourism. Name Index. Place Name Index. Subject Index. Countries of the World Information Series. The set is uniformly bound in the publisher's red cloth, lettered in shiny silver on each spine and front cover. Complete with pristine dust jackets. Oversize Hardcover. 8.75" wide by 12" tall by 4.5 " thick (altogether). This very heavy 3 volume set will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments. But for media mail, you pay only our standard charge for 1 volume and we ship the other 2 volumes at no extra cost. . First edition 1989 (so stated). Oversize Hardcover. New/New. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 1,621pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 010173