East and West
Author: Chris Patten
Format: Medium Softcover
Condition: Very Good
R40.00
1 in stock
1 in stock
From the last governor of Hong Kong, a controversial, astute, and thought-provoking analysis of the Asian phenomenon and the future of economic and political liberty in China and East Asia in the next century.
For Chris Patten, Hong Kong was an extraordinary vantage point from which to view the growing economic and political power of China and East Asia over the last five years. As a free colony of the British Empire and the apex of an economic success story, it benefited from the development of the Chinese economy as surely as it contributed to that economic miracle. In a political move which marked the twilight years of the Empire, Hong Kong was finally handed back to Communist China in June 1997.
East and West is Chris Patten’s account of the current Asian phenomenon and an astute analysis of China as a rapidly growing world power. The handover of Hong Kong challenged Britain’s liberal conscience. With China looming in the background, it was impossible to build a platform of independence and political democracy as had been constructed in other colonial territories. East and West focuses on Chris Patten’s key disputes with China over questions of democratic election, civil liberties, and Hong Kong’s independence; but, more importantly, it examines the larger picture of the Asian value system.
Can you have economic change without political change? Can democratic rule guarantee fair play between economic competitors? There can be no doubt that Asia is a potentially formidable competitor to Europe and the United States, but Communist China lies at the heart of Asian development.
In his intelligent and thought-provoking book, Chris Patten examines the implications of China’s economic reforms and sets out the key political agendas for the future – not only for the East, but also for the West.
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Nuut – ‘n Nuwe, ongeleesde boek.
Soos Nuut – ‘n Tweedehandse boek wat nog maklik vir ‘n nuwe een kan deurgaan,
Baie Goed – Die boek wys minimale verweer,
Goed – Die boek wys sigbare verweer, maar niks ernstigs nie.
Redelik – Die boek wys duidelike leesverweer, veral op die omslag, maar is steeds stewig en heel.
Verweerd – Die boek wys ernstige verweer, maar is steeds heel en heeltemal leesbaar (ons noem dit ‘n “leeskopie”). Geen bladsye is los nie.
Book Formats
Paperback: Mass market paperback, roughly 180mm x 110mm
Medium Softcover: Larger paperback, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Softcover: also called a “Trade Paperback”, roughly 235mm x 155mm
Medium Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 235mm x 155mm
East and West
R40.00
Author: Chris Patten
Format: Medium Softcover
Condition: Very Good
1 in stock
1 in stock
From the last governor of Hong Kong, a controversial, astute, and thought-provoking analysis of the Asian phenomenon and the future of economic and political liberty in China and East Asia in the next century.
For Chris Patten, Hong Kong was an extraordinary vantage point from which to view the growing economic and political power of China and East Asia over the last five years. As a free colony of the British Empire and the apex of an economic success story, it benefited from the development of the Chinese economy as surely as it contributed to that economic miracle. In a political move which marked the twilight years of the Empire, Hong Kong was finally handed back to Communist China in June 1997.
East and West is Chris Patten’s account of the current Asian phenomenon and an astute analysis of China as a rapidly growing world power. The handover of Hong Kong challenged Britain’s liberal conscience. With China looming in the background, it was impossible to build a platform of independence and political democracy as had been constructed in other colonial territories. East and West focuses on Chris Patten’s key disputes with China over questions of democratic election, civil liberties, and Hong Kong’s independence; but, more importantly, it examines the larger picture of the Asian value system.
Can you have economic change without political change? Can democratic rule guarantee fair play between economic competitors? There can be no doubt that Asia is a potentially formidable competitor to Europe and the United States, but Communist China lies at the heart of Asian development.
In his intelligent and thought-provoking book, Chris Patten examines the implications of China’s economic reforms and sets out the key political agendas for the future – not only for the East, but also for the West.
Delivery Options
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To save on shipping you can buy books and when you are ready, you pay for the shipping and we send all your books at once.
Paxi (Pep to Pep)
Standard Bag R60: delivery within 7 – 9 days to a Pep near you.
Pudo (Locker to Locker)
We will send your package to the nearest locker of your choice.
Aramex (Store to Door Courier)
Convenient delivery to your door.
Collection
Collect your package from our address in Montana, Pretoria.
Description of book condition:
Description of book condition:
New – Brand new and unread book.
As New – A secondhand book that can easily pass for a new one.
Very Good – Book is in great condition with only a minor blemish here and there.
Good – Book shows visible reading wear but nothing serious.
Fair – Book shows clear and more significant wear, especially on the cover, but is still solid and intact.
Worn – Book shows severe wear and tear while still being intact (commonly known as a “reading copy”). Worn books are still good perfect for a good read, all pages will be intact with none threatening to fall out.
Beskrywing van boeke se toestand:
Nuut – ‘n Nuwe, ongeleesde boek.
Soos Nuut – ‘n Tweedehandse boek wat nog maklik vir ‘n nuwe een kan deurgaan,
Baie Goed – Die boek wys minimale verweer,
Goed – Die boek wys sigbare verweer, maar niks ernstigs nie.
Redelik – Die boek wys duidelike leesverweer, veral op die omslag, maar is steeds stewig en heel.
Verweerd – Die boek wys ernstige verweer, maar is steeds heel en heeltemal leesbaar (ons noem dit ‘n “leeskopie”). Geen bladsye is los nie.
Book Formats
Paperback: Mass market paperback, roughly 180mm x 110mm
Medium Softcover: Larger paperback, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Softcover: also called a “Trade Paperback”, roughly 235mm x 155mm
Medium Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 235mm x 155mm