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PublisherColumbia University Press
ISBN-100231217196
ISBN-139780231217194
eBay Product ID (ePID)28075311480
Product Key Features
Book TitleChinese Encounters with America : Journeys That Shaped the Future of China
Number of Pages392 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2025
TopicAsia / General, Modern / 20th Century, International Relations / General
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, History
AuthorTerry Lautz
Book SeriesA Nancy Bernkopf Tucker and Warren I. Cohen Book on American-East Asian Relations Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight22 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2024-050704
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsChinese Encounters with America offers a timely reminder that geopolitics involves not only the interests of competing nations, but the experiences of outstanding individuals whose personal struggles and perceptions of other cultures can influence history., The chronicles of these Chinese individuals powerfully demonstrate how their interactions with Americans and exposure to American society can profoundly and beneficially shape the trajectories of relations between nations., A must-read for those who are concerned about the future of this all-important relationship. It reminds us of the complexity of contemporary China and shows that individuals who experienced American engagement also exemplified China's patriotism., Since the late 1970s, China's reform and opening up has been closely intertwined with the steady expansion of Sino-American relations. Chinese Encounters with America vividly and insightfully recounts stories of key Chinese figures who were deeply involved in this transformative journey., A deeper, more human perspective on the complex and often contentious US-China relationship. Going beyond politics and policies, this book tells the stories of remarkable Chinese men and women whose American encounters transformed their lives and shaped their influence in China.
Dewey Decimal951.050922
Table Of ContentPreface and Acknowledgments Timeline Introduction: A Tale of Two Americas, by Terry Lautz Part I. Cold War and Reconciliation 1. Ji Chaozhu : Interpreter and Diplomat, by Charles W. Hayford 2. Xie Xide : Scientist and Educator, by Deborah Davis and Richard Madsen 3. Zi Zhongyun : Public Intellectual, by Steven I. Levine Part II. Reform and Engagement 4. Wang Jisi : America Watcher, by David M. Lampton 5. Marjorie Yang Mun Tak : Entrepreneur and Innovator, by William C. Kirby 6. Zhang Ye : Civil Society Leader, by Elizabeth Knup 7. Lang Ping : Sports Icon, by Susan Brownell 8. Yang Meiqi : Modern Dance Pioneer, by Emily Wilcox Part III. Globalization and Cooperation 9. Deng Xing Wang : Plant Biologist, by Abigail E. Coplin 10. Hung Huang : Social Media Celebrity, by Melinda Liu 11. Ma Tianjie : Environmentalist, by Lili Pike 12. Gong Tianpeng : Musical Prodigy, by Sheila Melvin and Jindong Cai Conclusion: The Paradox of America, by Terry Lautz Contributors Index
SynopsisChinese Encounters with America tells the stories of twelve women and men whose American experiences transformed their lives and influenced China's trajectory., Chinese Encounters with America tells the stories of twelve women and men whose American experiences transformed their lives and influenced China's trajectory, with a particular focus on the period after Beijing and Washington established full diplomatic relations in 1979. Each chapter recounts how these Chinese citizens interpreted America and adapted their understanding to bolster China's quest for modernization. Their professions range from diplomacy, business, and science to sports, education, and the arts, but their distinctive stories are united by shared questions: Why did they go the United States, and why did they return to China? What difference did their encounters with America make in their lives and careers? What do their experiences tell us about the complexities of Sino-American interactions? At a time when US-China relations are contentious, this book challenges the idea that American and Chinese interests and values are incompatible. It shows that personal encounters have been instrumental in finding common ground, even when there are differences and disagreements. Through vivid and engaging profiles, Chinese Encounters with America offers a fresh, nuanced understanding of the world's most pivotal relationship.
LC Classification NumberDS775.2.C4557 2025
