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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 263 pages. "China in 2009: Muddling through Crises": Written by Guoguang Wu, this paper analyzes how the Chinese Communist Party managed economic slowdowns, domestic social unrest, and cross-strait relationships. Japan in 2009: An Historic Election Year": Authored by David Arase, covering the landmark general election where the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) broke the long-standing dominance of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Regional Overviews: The issue similarly covers comprehensive domestic updates for other major nations including South Korea, India, Vietnam, and Afghanistan (BT#5).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 168 pages. "Indonesia-China Relations: The Politics of Re-engagement" by Rizal Sukma. This piece examines the evolving diplomatic, economic, and strategic realignment between Jakarta and Beijing."China and International Harmony: The Role of Confucius Institutes in Bolstering Beijing's Soft Power" by James Paradise. An in-depth analysis looking at how China utilizes these cultural institutes to shape its global image and external influence."Bureaucratic Politics and Overseas Investment by Chinese State-Owned Enterprises" by Chih-shian Liou. This study breaks down the internal institutional and political dynamics that drive China's state-backed foreign investments."Strategic Voting in India: Its Extent and Determinants in the 2004 General Election" by Csaba Nikolenyi. An empirical look at voter behavior, electoral coordination, and political party mechanics in India. (SL#284/2).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 219 pages. This specific volume is highly cited for its expert analyses on how major regional events—such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the global financial crisis, and pivotal democratic shifts—impacted Asian jurisdictions.The complete table of contents for this issue includes the following country reports:South Asia. Afghanistan in 2008: State Building at the Precipice by Amin Tarzi Pakistan in 2008: Moving beyond Musharraf by Charles H. Kennedy Bangladesh in 2008: Déjà Vu Again or a Return to Democracy? by Moazzam Khondoker Nepal and Bhutan in 2008: A New Beginning? by Michael Hutt East Asia China in 2008: Meeting Olympian Challenges by Jean-Pierre Cabestan North Korea in 2008: Twilight of the God? by Stephan Haggard and Marcus Noland South Korea in 2008: From Crisis to Crisis by Scott Snyder Japan in 2008: Domestic Political Stalemate and Financial Shock by Robert Pekkanen and Pekkanen Southeast Asia Indonesia in 2008: Yudhoyono's Struggle for Reelection by Leo SuryadinataMalaysia in 2008: The Elections That Broke the Tiger's Back by James ChinLaos in 2008: Hydropower and Flooding (or Business as Usual) by Kristina JönssonThailand in 2008: A Year of Political Turmoil by Thitinan Pongsudhirak Vietnam in 2008: Walking a Tightrope by David Koh Regional Neighbors Russia and the CIS in 2008: Axis of Authoritarianism? by Charles E. Ziegler (SL#284/2).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. A better than very good hardback with just a few very mild rubs, hence a non-text page is stamped damaged. Despite such, this book is actually in very decent shape, and appears unread. Now offered at a special bargain price.Please note: no dustjacket present. …

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 396 pages. 8.98x5.98x0.87 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 320 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. 8vo, hardcover, Woei Lien Chong (Editor), Anne-Marie Brady (Contributor), Lowell Dittmer (Contributor), Monika Gaenssbauer (Contributor), Nick Knight (Contributor), Stefan R. Landsberger (Contributor), Nora Sausmikat (Contributor), Barend J. ter Haar (Contributor), Treating China s Cultural Revolution as much more than a political event, this innovative volume explores its ideological dimensions. The contributors focus especially on the CR s discourse of heroism and messianism and its demonization of the enemy as reflected in political practice, official literature, and propaganda art, arguing that these characteristics can be traced back to hitherto-neglected undercurrents of Chinese tradition. Moreover, while most studies of the Cultural Revolution are content to point to the discredited cult of heroism and messianism, this book also explores the alternative discourses that have flourished to fill the resulting vacuum. The contributors analyze the intense intellectual and artistic ferment in post-Mao China that embody resistance to CR ideology, as well as the urgent quest for authentic individuality, new forms of social cohesion, and historical truth. …

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 320 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 392 pages. 10.00x7.10x1.00 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 300 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.