Bad Elements: Chinese Rebels from Los Angeles to Beijing
by By Buruma, Ian
Category: History , Asia , China

An intriguing study of the China as seen from the perspective of its dissidents profiles these opponents of China's official policies, reporting on exiles in California, religious dissidents in Beijing, the clash between cultural traditions and contemporary politics, the role of Taiwan, the handover of Hong Kong in 1997, and more. 20,000 first printing.