To Change China: Western Advisers in China Paperback - 1980
by Spence, Jonathan D
- Used
- Paperback
As a new era of relations between China and the United States begins, the tales in this volume illuminate the folly of foreign missionaries, soldiers, doctors, and others who foolishly believed they could transform the religious and cultural traditions of this vast, enigmatic country.
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- Title To Change China: Western Advisers in China
- Author Spence, Jonathan D
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Condition New
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, New York
- Date 1980-03-27
- Features Index, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # GOR013527691
- ISBN 9780140055283 / 0140055282
- Weight 0.53 lbs (0.24 kg)
- Dimensions 7.56 x 5.24 x 0.64 in (19.20 x 13.31 x 1.63 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects China - Relations - Foreign countries, China - Civilization - Western influences
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 79024544
- Dewey Decimal Code 301.295
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Summary
"To change China" was the goal of foreign missionaries, soldiers, doctors, teachers, engineers, and revolutionaries for more than three hundred years. But the Chinese, while eagerly accepting Western technical advice, clung steadfastly to their own religious and cultural traditions. As a new era of relations between China and the United States begins, the tales in this volume will serve as cautionary histories for businessmen, diplomats, students, or any other foreigners who foolishly believe that they can transform this vast, enigmatic country.
