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

Veeck, Gregory; Pannell, Clifton W.; Smith, Christopher J.; Huang, Youqin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0742567826 ISBN 13: 9780742567825

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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Review:

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: 0742567826
• ISBN 13: 9780742567825
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 400