China from the Inside [electronic resource] : Letters from an Economist /
Brunt, Liam.author.
This book delivers the fascinating account of one Western family's time living and working in China. Told through a series of letters, China from the Inside: Letters from an Economist presents insights into the society and economy of a country that is often opaque to outsiders and poorly understood. The author's expertise as an economist, and the family's efforts to integrate into Chinese society, furnish a vivid and unique account. It provides a valuable new perspective on the Chinese worldview, social relations and economy, as well as informed opinion on its projected economic development. Addressing issues ranging from the education system to the sustainability of economic growth, this is an accessible and engaging book that will be essential reading for all those interested in China and its future. .
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Letter 1. Life on Mars -- Letter 2. Getting There -- Letter 3. A Poison Pen Letter -- Letter 4. The Temple of Heaven -- Letter 5. When the Chips are Down -- Letter 6. Building Sights -- Letter 7. Xi'an -- Letter 8. A Week of Firsts -- Letter 9. Safety and Security -- Letter 10. A Cup of Tea and a Nice Sit Down -- Letter 11. "You're in the Army, Now" -- Letter 12. Inner Mongolia -- Letter 13. "School's out for Summer, School's out for..." -- Letter 14. The Journey to the West, Part 1 -- Letter 15. The Journey to the West, Part 2 -- Letter 16. Huaguoshan and Guizhou -- Letter 17. The Art of the Steal -- Letter 18. Hukou's There? -- Letter 19. China's "Japan Moment".
This book delivers the fascinating account of one Western family's time living and working in China. Told through a series of letters, China from the Inside: Letters from an Economist presents insights into the society and economy of a country that is often opaque to outsiders and poorly understood. The author's expertise as an economist, and the family's efforts to integrate into Chinese society, furnish a vivid and unique account. It provides a valuable new perspective on the Chinese worldview, social relations and economy, as well as informed opinion on its projected economic development. Addressing issues ranging from the education system to the sustainability of economic growth, this is an accessible and engaging book that will be essential reading for all those interested in China and its future. .
Asia-Economic conditions.
Political economy.
Economic growth.
Education-Economic aspects.
Labor economics.
Popular Science in Economics.
Asian Economics.
International Political Economy.
Economic Growth.
Education Economics.
Labor Economics.