China Rising: The Meaning of Tianamen by Lee Feigon (English) Paperback Book

Description: China Rising by Lee Feigon A fascinating book on the China rising and the meaning of Tiananmen. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An authoritative history of the Chinese student movement for democracy which ended in tragedy in Tiananmen Square in the spring of 1989. An absorbing and meticulous account. —Jonathan Spence, Yale University Author Biography Lee Feigons earlier books,China Rising (on the Tiananmen Square uprising) andDemystifying Tibet, were widely praised for their authoritative presentation. Mr. Feigon is professor of East Asian Studies at Colby College and lives in Waterville, Maine, and Winnetka, Illinois. Review A compelling account of a city full of rumors, excitement, and fear. -- William Winans * San Francisco Chronicle *Vivid...right on the mark. -- Dori Jones Yang * Business Week *By far the best treatment of the episode that I have seen. -- Nicholas R. Clifford * Commonwealth *Closely packed, forthright, and clearly written...a highly convincing explanation of the social and economic roots of the political crisis. -- Gregor Benton, University of Wales, Cardiff * China Quarterly *Feigon tells a story that combines both historical perspective with a personal eyewitness account...sure to enrich the understanding of the specialist in comparative politics as well as of the China expert. -- Allen S. Whiting, University of Arizona * Political Science Quarterly *An absorbing and meticulous account. -- Jonathan D. Spence, Yale University; author of The Search for Modern China Long Description An authoritative history of the Chinese student movement for democracy which ended in tragedy in Tiananmen Square in the spring of 1989. An absorbing and meticulous account. --Jonathan Spence, Yale University Review Quote Vivid...right on the mark. Details ISBN1566632455 Author Lee Feigon Short Title CHINA RISING Language English ISBN-10 1566632455 ISBN-13 9781566632454 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 951.058 Year 1999 Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States Birth 1945 Residence ME, US Subtitle The Meaning of Tianamen Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9781566632454 UK Release Date 1999-05-27 AU Release Date 1999-05-27 NZ Release Date 1999-05-27 US Release Date 1999-05-27 Pages 288 Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc Publication Date 1999-05-27 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137153738;

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