Good China Reads

China Reader
ed. by Orville Schell and David Shambaugh
The China Reader; The Reform Era is a fascinating compilation by two astute China watchers of the most important documents, articles, and statements on China from 1972 to the present.

Mao's China and After; A History of the People's Republic
by Maurice Meisner
In this much-anticipated revision, Maurice Meisner again provides piercing insight and comprehensive coverage of China's fascinating and turbulent modern history.

China; The search for Social Justice and Democracy
by Ranbir Vohra
The author attempts to answer questions about Tianamen Square and the larger issues China will have to resolve to remain a viable entity into the 21st century.

China; The Last Superpower
by Joseph Lam with William Bray
Author Joseph Lam shares an insider's view of life inside this Asian power. Find out how China's technological advances are working with a military build-up to create a beast that must be dealt with.

Chinese as it's really spoken!
Interactive 90-minute cassette including phrase book.

These and other reads are all available in the ship's library(information spa).