China in the 21st Century

Explore China's meteoric rise to superpower status in the 21st century with Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom and Maura Elizabeth Cunningham's fully revised and updated third edition of their book exploring China's present-day trajectory. With insights into the Chinese Communist Party, the building boom in Shanghai, environmental fallout, and unique aspects of Chinese culture like the one-child policy, this book frames its answers through historical legacies and offers a framework for understanding China's trajectory. Discover how China might act in the future vis-a-vis the United States, Russia, India, and its East Asian neighbors, and gain a concise and insightful introduction to this significant global power.