An immense land, China is approximately the same size as the United States. Yet it is home to more than four times as many people as live within U.S. borders--a

China has become a superpower, exerting significant influence globally. This accessible text integrates thematic and regional coverage to provide a panoramic vi

Despite China's clear and growing importance on the world stage, it remains often and easily misunderstood. Indeed, there are many Chinas, as this comprehensive

The Chinese earth is pervasively humanized through long occupation. Signs of man's presence vary from the obvious to the extremely subtle. The building of roads