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The Man Who Changed China: The Life And Legacy Of Jiang Zemin
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Jiang Zemins Life And Leadership Sweep Through Almost Eighty Tumultuous Years Of Chinese History: Japanese Occupation, Civil War, Great Leap Forward, Cultural Revolution, Tiananmen Square, And, More Recently, Dramatic Economic Growth, Tensions With Taiwan, And Opportunities And Confrontations With America. Jiangs Story Is An Epic Of War, Deprivation, Revolution, Political Turmoil, Social Convulsion, Economic Reform, National Transformation, And International Resurgence. To Robert Lawrence Kuhn, A Longtime China Observer, Understanding The Legacy Of Jiang Zemin Is Essential For Understanding The Challenges Of Contemporary China. By Examining Jiangs Life, We Observe The Clash Between Chinas Traditional Culture And Chaotic History, And We Appreciate How Its Changes Impact The Entire World.In The Man Who Changed China, Kuhn, Who Was Cited By The Asian Wall Street Journal For The Unprecedented Access He Was Given In The Course Of Writing This Book, Has Produced What The Journal Called Probably The Closest Thing To An Authorized Biography Thats Possible In Communist China. Here A Reader Will Find A Complex And Nuanced Portrait Of Chinas Senior Leader, Whose Policies Continue To Exert Great Influence Over The Course Of His Country. Kuhn Offers Insight Into How The Japanese Occupation During Jiangs Teenage Years Imprinted His Psyche For Life, How He Became A Communist, And How, Decades Later, He Struggled To Transform The Party In The Face Of Withering Criticism.In A Sense, Kuhn Argues, Jiangs Early Skeptics Got It Right: He Was A Transitional Figurebut Not In The Way They Had Meant. With Unshakable If Paternalistic Vision, A Lifelong Love Of Chinese Civilization, And Backroom Political Skills That No One Had Anticipated, Jiang Zemin Became An Unexpected Agent Of Change, Effecting The Transition From A Traumatized Society To A Confident, Prosperous Country Rapidly Ascending In The New World Order. Kuhn Shows How Jiang Led China Through An Amazing Metamorphosisfrom A Fretful Country Destabilized By The Turmoil And Crackdown In Tiananmen Square Into A Vibrant Nation That Became A Primary Engine Of Global Economic Growth. Above All Jiang Is A Chinese Patriotand It Is Important To Appreciate What That Really Means. In Offering This Unusually Intimate And Comprehensive Personal And Political Biography, Kuhn Demonstrates That Jiang Zemins Life Personifies The History Of Contemporary China, Giving Invaluable Insight Into What China Is Today And Will Become In The Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Man Who Changed China' about? A: 'The Man Who Changed China' is a biography of Jiang Zemin, detailing his life and leadership over nearly eighty years of Chinese history, including significant events such as the Cultural Revolution and Tiananmen Square.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Robert Lawrence Kuhn, a noted observer of China and commentator on Chinese politics.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the clash of traditional Chinese culture with modern political challenges, Jiang Zemin's impact on China's transformation, and the evolution of China's role in the global economy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without prior knowledge of China? A: Yes, the book is written in a way that provides context and background, making it accessible for readers new to Chinese history and politics.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' meaning it has been previously owned but remains in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 720 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'The Man Who Changed China' published? A: The book was published on January 11, 2005.
- Q: What can I expect from the author's writing style? A: Robert Lawrence Kuhn’s writing style is comprehensive and nuanced, providing an in-depth portrait of Jiang Zemin and the historical context surrounding his leadership.
- Q: Is there a particular edition of the book I should look for? A: This book is noted as the 'First Edition,' which may be of interest to collectors or those looking for the original publication.