China: Two Decades Of Reform And Change

Since the start of reform in the late-1970s, China’s economy has experienced spectacular growth. At the close of the 20th century China has grown to become the world’s seventh largest economy, and China’s society and political landscape have also changed radically. This volume serves as a handbook for readers seeking an overview of China’s major developments and transformations in the political, economic, legal and social spheres since 1978.