Pocket China Atlas: Maps and Facts at Your Fingertips

By Robert Benewick and Stephanie Hemelryk Donald

For China-watchers worldwide, this concise volume vividly and efficiently offers a wealth of information on the world's largest nation by population. Based on the highly acclaimed State of China Atlas, it contains more than 25 full-color topical maps, clear graphics, and an informative, readable text that together chart the profound changes within China and trace their implications for the world at large.

* Maps and facts for the 2008 Beijing Olympics *

Topics include:

* China and the USA

* Growth of cities

* Trade and investment

* Tourism

* Population and the one-child family

* Business and entrepreneurs

* Human rights and political stability

* Energy needs and the environment

* Chronology of events since 1949

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520254686
• ISBN13: 9780520254688
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.6" x 0.3" x 4.3"