China

The Basics

By: Anna L. Lora-Wainwright

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Paperback | 29 May 2026 | Edition Number 1

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258 Pages

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Drawing on over two decades of research in and on China and on extensive reviews of current scholarship, China: The Basics introduces readers to the key aspects of Chinese society, culture and politics.

The book provides an empirically rich overview of Chinaâs global position and the challenges posed by urbanisation, uneven economic development and environmental governance. With detailed vignettes giving a flavour of everyday life experiences, China: the Basics challenges simplistic approaches to China as a monolithic political unit by illustrating the nuances of citizensâ agency in different realms, including work-based and gender-based inequality, social media activism, environmental protection, illness and healthcare. Cross-referencing between chapters enables readers to identify cross-cutting themes and to consult chapters in their preferred order. It also encourages readers to reflect on the importance of scale across the themes discussed.

China: the Basics nurtures a critical and reflexive approach and provides readers with a conceptual toolkit for engaging with new developments constructively. It will be essential reading for students, lecturers, and anyone curious about contemporary China.

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