Edited by Xiao-bin Ji

With its rapidly growing economy and the world’s largest population, China is increasingly important on the international stage. Providing a wealth of information on every aspect of China in an easy-to-use, accessible format, this up-to-date, in-depth reference tool presents substantive essays grouped in sections covering:
Geography & Climate • People & Languages • Systems of Thought & Belief 
• Health & Medicine • Arts, Entertainment & Sports • Literature • Science & Technology • Economy & Trade • Institutions Governing Chinese Society.
 

In addition, Facts About China presents:

• A historical chronology of important events in Chinese history.

• A-Z listing of significant figures, movements, and ideas.

• Profiles of influential individuals in Chinese history.

• Information for visitors on culture and tourism..

A handy name/subject index and selected bibliographies make it easy to find just the information you need.
 

◘ 767 pp.
◘ 2003
◘ ISBN 0-8242-0961-3
◘ $120
◘ $140 (outside U.S. and Canada)