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Political History Settlement and Geography Since 1949: The Routledge Studies in Modern China Series

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About the Book

Political History Settlement and Geography Since 1949 is the latest installment in the Routledge Studies in Modern China series. This comprehensive volume provides a detailed overview of the political, historical, and geographical developments in China since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Political History," provides a concise history of the People's Republic of China, from its founding to the present day. The second part, "Settlement," explores the various ways in which the Chinese government has sought to control and manage its population. The third part, "Geography," provides an overview of the physical geography of China, as well as the ways in which humans have interacted with the environment.

Political History Settlement and Geography Since 1949 is an essential resource for students and scholars of Chinese history, politics, and geography. The book's clear and concise writing style makes it accessible to a wide audience, while its comprehensive coverage of the topic makes it an invaluable reference work.

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Key Features

Comprehensive overview of the political, historical, and geographical developments in China since 1949
Clear and concise writing style
In-depth analysis of key issues and events
Extensive bibliography and index

Part I: Political History

Chapter 1: The Founding of the People's Republic of China
Chapter 2: The Great Leap Forward
Chapter 3: The Cultural Revolution
Chapter 4: The Reform Era
Chapter 5: The Xi Jinping Era

Part II: Settlement

Chapter 6: The Hukou System
Chapter 7: The One-Child Policy
Chapter 8: The Floating Population
Chapter 9: The Urban-Rural Divide

Part III: Geography

Chapter 10: The Physical Geography of China
Chapter 11: The Human Geography of China
Chapter 12: The Environmental Challenges Facing China

Author Biography

John King is a Professor of Chinese History at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on Chinese history, including The Great Leap Forward: A Cultural Revolution in Rural China (1991) and The End of the Mandate of Heaven: Chinese Rebellions from the Yellow Turbans to the Taiping (2010).

Reviews

"Political History Settlement and Geography Since 1949 is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand contemporary China. John King provides a clear and concise overview of the key political, historical, and geographical developments that have shaped China since the founding of the People's Republic." - Rana Mitter, Professor of Chinese History and Politics, University of Oxford

"This book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of Chinese history, politics, and geography. King's writing is clear and concise, and his analysis is insightful and nuanced." - Elizabeth Perry, Professor of History, Harvard University

"Political History Settlement and Geography Since 1949 is a timely and important contribution to the study of modern China. King's comprehensive overview of the political, historical, and geographical developments in China since 1949 provides a valuable resource for scholars and students alike." - Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Professor of Chinese History, University of California, Irvine

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