The struggle for political change in China is reaching a crescendo. From the booming cities to the rural communities, Out of Mao's Shadow introduces us to some of the courageous people who are dedicated to building a more democratic China despite the grave dangers they face in doing so.
Written by one of the leading China correspondents of his generation, this book brings together compelling individual testimonies, taking us into the lives of people struggling to come to terms with the nation's past, and to take control of its future.
About the Author
Philip Pan was born in America to Taiwanese parents. He speaks fluent Mandarin and has written about and travelled extensively within China. He was named Beijing correspondent for the Washington Post in September 2000, and became bureau chief in December 2003.
ISBN: 9780330451048
ISBN-10: 0330451049
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 368
Published: 7th August 2009
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 13.0
x 2.4
Weight (kg): 0.248