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Chile: The Political Economy of Development and Democracy in the 1990s
0₹12,213.00Explore Chile’s groundbreaking 1990s transition from military rule to a unique model of democracy and successful free-market economics. This essential read delves into the political economy of development, analyzing how Chile achieved economic growth alongside income redistribution. Discover insights into policymaking, education, health, labour markets, and trade. Ideal for students of economics, political science, and international relations, this book offers a crucial case study on balancing market reforms with democratic governance and development, providing valuable lessons for emerging economies worldwide.
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China Africa and the Future of the Internet
0Original price was: ₹2,243.82.₹2,243.82Current price is: ₹2,243.82.Discover how China is actively shaping the future of the internet and information control across Africa. This insightful book delves into China’s extensive role in African telecommunications and media, offering loans, training, and its own media operations. It contrasts China’s stability-focused approach with Western methods. Through interviews with key players, it assesses China’s model for developing states’ media strategies and its significant implications for geopolitics, security, and citizenship in the digital age. Essential reading for professionals, students, and anyone keen on understanding global digital transformation, China-Africa relations, and evolving internet governance.
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China and South Asia: Changing Regional Dynamics, Development and Power Play
0Original price was: ₹796.00.₹796.00Current price is: ₹796.00.Unravel the intricate geopolitical shifts in China and South Asia. This insightful volume dissects the evolving regional dynamics, development strategies, and power play that profoundly affect India. Gain a deep understanding of critical issues like the Belt and Road Initiative, the complexities of China-India relations, and China’s expanding regional influence. Essential reading for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and students of international relations, foreign policy, and strategic studies interested in South Asia’s future. Explore expert analyses of economic, political, and strategic factors shaping this vital neighbourhood.
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China and Taiwan: Crossing the Straits
0₹1,043.00Navigate the intricate geopolitics of East Asia with an insightful exploration of China Taiwan relations. This comprehensive guide dissects Taiwan’s reunification aspirations, China’s expansion tactics, and the complex cross-strait dynamics. From economic ties and Chinese youth nationalism to US security interests and evolving identities, gain unparalleled insights into the critical shifts shaping this pivotal relationship. Essential reading for students, professionals, and anyone keen on understanding the geopolitical landscape and Xi Jinping’s approach to Taiwan, this book offers a global perspective highly relevant to India’s strategic interests.
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China Chic: East Meets West
0₹5,310.00Explore the fascinating evolution of Chinese fashion with this definitive guide. From imperial dragon robes and delicate lotus shoes to the enduring Mao suit, this book uncovers the dynamic transformation of attire, challenging the myth of an unchanging cultural tradition. Dive into the intricate ‘East Meets West’ dialogue shaping Asian textiles and global style. Essential reading for fashion historians, cultural studies students, and enthusiasts keen on understanding the rich tapestry of world dress, available at The Bookish Owl.
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China in India’s Post-Cold War Engagement with Southeast Asia (Routledge Studies on Think Asia)
0Original price was: ₹14,152.00.₹14,152.00Current price is: ₹14,152.00.Explore the intricate dynamics of India’s engagement with Southeast Asia in the post-Cold War era, particularly concerning China’s influence. This insightful analysis delves into the evolving India China relations and their impact on regional geopolitical landscapes. Understand the strategic underpinnings of India’s foreign policy and the critical evolution of its Act East Policy. An indispensable resource for academics, policymakers, and students of international relations, Asian security, and contemporary Indian foreign policy seeking to grasp key regional challenges.
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China in the World Economy: The Domestic Policy Challenges
0Original price was: ₹10,632.00.₹8,505.60Current price is: ₹8,505.60.Explore the intricate domestic policy challenges confronting China as it navigates its expanding role in the global economy with “China in the World Economy: The Domestic Policy Challenges.” This essential read from “The Bookish Owl” delves into the complexities of trade and investment liberalization following China’s WTO accession. Drawing insights from decades of OECD experience and WTO research, this comprehensive study offers expert analysis and actionable recommendations on agricultural, rural, and industrial sector reforms, technological advancements, and banking and insurance industry development. It critically examines foreign direct investment, regulatory reform, competition law, enterprise governance, and financial system development, including capital markets. Furthermore, the book addresses vital issues in labor markets, social benefits, environmental sustainability, taxation, public sector management, and regional development, culminating in a robust overview of macroeconomic policies and WTO commitments. An indispensable resource for understanding China’s economic trajectory.
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China's Environmental Challenges
0Original price was: ₹2,220.55.₹2,042.91Current price is: ₹2,042.91.Explore China’s critical environmental challenges and its ambitious quest for ‘ecological civilization’ in Judith Shapiro’s fully revised third edition. This essential book, available at The Bookish Owl, delves into how China’s rapid economic growth impacts global health and planetary future, with significant pollution and biodiversity loss. Shapiro expertly analyzes the complex interplay of globalization, governance, civil society, and consumption, revealing the hurdles to sustainability. Discover the profound implications of authoritarian rule, middle-class aspirations, and resource demands on China’s environmental trajectory. This timely analysis argues that transformation is possible but requires innovation and a departure from conventional practices, making it a crucial read for understanding China’s pivotal role in global environmental efforts.
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China's Innovation Challenge
0Explore the critical question of whether China can overcome its innovation challenge and escape the middle-income trap in this insightful analysis. As China’s economic growth decelerates, this book, “China’s Innovation Challenge,” dives deep into the complexities of developing an indigenous, innovation-driven growth model. Featuring contributions from leading international and Chinese scholars, it examines institutional systems, technological advancements, sociocultural forces, and national policy. This essential read for anyone interested in global economics and China’s future offers a spectrum of perspectives, from optimistic to pessimistic, on building a sustainable innovation economy without adopting Western models. Discover the potential pathways and formidable obstacles China faces.
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China's Leaders: From Mao to Now
0Original price was: ₹2,220.55.₹2,042.91Current price is: ₹2,042.91.Explore China’s extraordinary transformation through the eyes of its five paramount leaders: Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping. In ‘China’s Leaders: From Mao to Now’, renowned Sinologist David Shambaugh delivers a definitive study, analyzing the unique personas, psychologies, and leadership styles that shaped the nation and the Chinese Communist Party over 70 years. Discover how these leaders guided China from an undeveloped nation to a global superpower, examining their domestic policies and international impact. This insightful book offers a compelling guide to understanding modern China’s complex history and its rise to power. Perfect for anyone interested in political science, international relations, and contemporary Chinese history.
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CHINA'S QUEST FOR MILITARY SUPREMACY
0Original price was: ₹2,665.55.₹2,452.31Current price is: ₹2,452.31.Explore China’s rapid military ascent with ‘China’s Quest for Military Supremacy.’ Discover how the People’s Liberation Army, under Xi Jinping, has modernized its arsenal, restructured forces, and is actively asserting territorial claims. This accessible book delves into the relationship between the Chinese Communist Party and its military, the nation’s strategic vision, and its conventional and nuclear advancements. Understand China’s ambitions for a “world-class” military on par with the US, its preparations for potential conflicts like Taiwan, and its growing global role. While examining regional supremacy, the book also identifies limitations and speculates on the future of a truly global Chinese military. An essential read for understanding contemporary geopolitical dynamics.
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China’s Crisis of Success
0Original price was: ₹2,243.82.₹2,243.82Current price is: ₹2,243.82.Navigate the intricate path of China’s economy and its evolving superpower status. This insightful book dissects China’s remarkable rise, revealing how Xi Jinping’s bold economic and political strategy aims to secure continued success amidst emerging crises. Beyond Western narratives, it offers a nuanced view of administrative strengths and the high-stakes gamble for reinvention. Essential reading for understanding global geopolitical shifts and their implications for India’s market and future.
