<p>Professor TJ Cheng's knowledge of Macau, which is the world's gambling capital larger than Las Vegas in absolute money terms, has afforded him to the opportunity to study both the personal and social impact of gambling. This bold and far-sighted work attempts to understand gambling behaviour in a systematic multi-perspective manner. It will appeal to students of China, sociology and gambling as well as policy makers and professionals involved with the gambling industry.</p>

The Sociology of Gambling in China (The Impact of Change in Modern China)

Humor & Entertainment

Cheng, TJ

Puzzles & Games

Paths Publishing Group

In the West, many influential government leaders and academic think-tanks have joined the mainstream media in accusing China of 'neo-colonialism' in Africa. This book presents China's case for its involvement in Africa: a relationship that is having an enormous impact on the continent and elsewhere. The cultural and historical links between China and African countries are explored, and the shared challenges of development are examined. The book discusses how China's relationship with modern Africa is based upon the founding principles of the People's Republic of China, with case studies provided on China's relations with key African countries, such as Sudan. China - Africa Relations: Review and Analysis (Volume 1) will appeal to anyone trying to get a balanced view of this discussion. It argues that China has much to offer Africa in terms or financial and technological resources, along with the experiences of emerging from poverty. (Series: China International Relations) [Subject: Chinese Studies, Asian Studies, African Studies, International Relations, Politics, Economics, Trade]

China - Africa Relations: Review and Analysis (Volume 1) (China International Relations)

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Urban Poverty Reduction Among Migrants in China is the result of a large-scale research project conducted across China from 2002 to 2010. Packed full of original material, academic analysis, expert knowledge and practical policy suggestions, it paints a detailed picture of the consequences of China's startling economic transformation. Written by the experts at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) working in partnership with UNESCO.

Urban Migrants and Poverty Reduction in China (Migration in China)

Business & Money

International

The Rising Middle Classes in China (Social Change in China)

This key new book gathers together the latest research results from renowned Chinese scholars who have comprehensively examined the formation of China's middle class. The coverage takes in key background issues, socioeconomic status and sociopolitical functions, the definition, values, social attitudes, income and consumption characteristics of China's rapidly expanding middle class.

Economics

To understand Taoism is to understand the roots of contemporary Chinese culture. This significant book highlights the significance of Taoism in modern day China and supplies detailed information covering all aspects of a philosophical and religious tradition which is followed by as many as 400 million people worldwide. Comprehensive and user-friendly, the book outlines the principle theories and categories of Taoism, covering each aspect in great detail. Whether new to the subject or a follower, this essential book will enable the reader to better understand all aspects of Taoism and appreciate its central role within a newly reformed China. (Series: Chinese Culture and Philosophy)

The General Theory of Taoism (Chinese Culture and Philosophy)

Hu, Fuchen

Philosophy

The Rise of the Consumer in Modern China (Economic Change in China)

A unique and far-reaching study of China's contemporary social changes from the perspectives of consumption and consumerism. China has undergone profound social changes, with far-reaching consequences on all walks of life since reform began thirty years ago. To fully understand China's transformation, the landscape must be surveyed from the perspective of consumption, where you can find many intrinsic links between seemingly unrelated aspects of social reform. The Rise of the Consumer in Modern China is the result of a seven-year research campaign conducted by leading Chinese academic Wang Ning. Detailed and comprehensive, it cites numerous policy documents and source material generated from interviews, alongside data, expert commentary and conclusions. The transformation from asceticism to consumerism is a vital factor when considering China's economic and social reforms. Authoritative and richly detailed, this important new book offers a revealing and unique insight into a key aspect of China's opening up. During the most recent thirty years not only have there been revolutionary changes in consumer behavior, furthermore the role of consumption in driving the evolution of society has become un-ignorable. It is vital to study and analyze the changes in Chinese consumption before and after China's opening-up from a sociological perspective. This key book explores the Chinese urban consumption system and the evolution of the ideological concept of consumption by examining a huge number of governmental documents and records.

Ning, Wang

<p>A thorough examination of the establishment and development of China's Special Economic Zones (SEZ). These eight SEZs marked a major milestone in China's gradual market-oriented reform process, and the developmental fluctuations of these zones offers an in-depth understanding of the complexities and difficulties of reform. They also provide critical insight into China's thirty years of economic and social transformation. This book is a valuable and practical resource for governments, academics and policy advisors looking for an insight into and analysis of how the Special Economic Zone strategy played a key role in the transformation of China's economy.</p>

China's Economic Zones: Design, Implementation and Impact (Economic History in China)

This book takes a close look into GOME, China's leading electrical appliance supplier famous for its stunning market shares and performance. The book is divided into five parts, organized according to an order of events, and it provides an in-depth analysis on the structure of GOME, its key managers, and the significant changes they implemented. In addition, the book captures the changes forced upon GOME after its president was imprisoned. (Series: Cases in Modern Chinese Business)

Electrical Appliance Retailing in China: The GOME Story (Cases in Modern Chinese Business)

Industries

This is a fascinating study of 12 major 'capital wars' in China led by overseas companies. The companies include Caterpillar, Mittal, Alcatel, Danone, SEB, BMW, UBS, L'Oreal, Toyota, Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola. Each chapter examines one company, with expert coverage provided by leading Chinese business and finance professor Wang Kangmao. Part of the practical new Cases in Modern Chinese Business series, the book offers insights and analysis on how business is done in China. (Series: Cases in Modern Chinese Business) [Subject: Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, Business]

Capital War: How Foreign Companies Fight Their War in China (Cases in Modern Chinese Business)

Kangmao, Wang

This book provides a detailed analysis of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the deepening relationship that ASEAN has with China. As an organization for regional cooperation among developing countries, ASEAN has drawn attention from the region and even the world, and is playing an increasingly important role in international affairs. As East Asian cooperation deepened in the 21st century, ASEAN countries not only raised the idea of building a community based on the pillars of an economic community, a political-security community, and a socio-cultural community, but also issued the ASEAN Charter. Gaining a good overview of ASEAN's efforts at promoting economic cooperation over the last 40 years - and the resultant effects on its economic development - is an important starting point toward an in-depth understanding of ASEAN itself. It is also an important theoretical basis for bilateral relations to progress further in the context of deepening China-ASEAN relations. The goals and achievements of ASEAN are something that other poorer-performing nations may want to emulate. This book offers important insights into successful regional cooperation and the impact of building close bi-lateral relations with China. (Series: China International Relations) [Subject: Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, International Relations, Politics, Economics]

The Dynamics of ASEAN Cooperation and China-ASEAN Relations (China International Relations)

Yuzhu, Wang

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