China in the Year 2001
“China in the Year 2001” by Suyin Han, published by Penguin Books in 1970, offers an analytical perspective on the transformative changes occurring in modern China. This New Ed edition spans 254 pages and is presented in English. The book defines and explains the complexities of China’s evolution during a critical period, focusing on the internal crises and the efforts to regain national cohesion and cultural identity.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the socio-political landscape of China, as Han delves into the factors contributing to its ongoing transformation. The text addresses themes of cultural oppression and the role of education in mobilizing the populace. Through this analysis, the book provides insights into the historical context of postwar Asian and Middle Eastern history, particularly from 1945 onward, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of China’s trajectory during this era.
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From a bookseller’s description: Han defines, analyzes, and explains the process of change in modern China.
From a vitriolic review by John King Fairbank characterizing the book in short at the end of the long review by quoting the last sentence:
“China is undergoing a revulsive crisis (I) because this Civilization-State (II) in order to overcome its internal crisis and its humiliation (III) wants to invent (IV) and thus recover its cohesion (V) and its inspiration (VI) through its educators (VII) who mobilize it against cultural oppression (VIII).” Mao being the “educator”, Fairbank added.
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