Does China Matter?

A Reassessment: Essays in Memory of Gerald Segal

Barry Buzan editor Rosemary Foot editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:11th Mar '04

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Gerald Segal’s last published paper ‘Does China Matter?’ made a considerable splash, and had he lived, it is certain that he would have followed it up with a book. This new volume honours his memory and takes forward his project, bringing together ten leading writers on China to reassess his argument.

This book opens with an detailed assessment of Dr Segal’s contribution, and a reprint of the article. The rest of the chapters address the question of ‘does China matter?’ by focusing separately on both the global and Asian dimensions of China’s presence, and on the military, political, economic and cultural aspects of its capabilities and activities. They provide an extension and critique of Segal’s work in the context of an authoritative up-to-date and forward looking evaluation of China’s prospects. Segal’s question remains central to world politics. This essential book sets out a detailed case for exactly how, why and to whom China matters.

'This book touches on a wide range of important questions in relation to China's economic, political and cultural development trajectory and how this is likely to impact on the world.'

Kjeld Erik Brodsgaard, Issues & Studies

'Essential reding for anyone interested in the regional and global implications of China's rise.'

Kjeld Erik Brodsgaard, Issues & Studies

ISBN: 9780415304115

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Weight: 464g

208 pages