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by Fredric M. Kaplan

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A fine overview of Chinese society with coverage that ends in 1979.

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National Book Award (Finalist – General Reference Books (Hardcover) – 1980)

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, Reference, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 951.05 — History & geography History of Asia East Asia: China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea History 1949- (People's Republic, 20th century)
LCC: DS705 .E54 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia China

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Published: 1979
Genres: Nonfiction, History, Reference, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 951.05
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