Books in the Asian Arguments series

A fascinating, engaged account of a country on the brink of change.

As the darkness of military rule recedes, deep and violent fissures have opened between Myanmar's religious communities.

A vivid account of how one of the most remote and naturally beautiful areas in the world is being wholly transformed by rapid industrial and urban development, the scale of which has never been seen before.

This insightful book ventures into a part of the global economy rarely witnessed by Western observers.

An absorbing account of the continued influence of Chairman Mao on contemporary China, and of efforts by the New Maoists to claim his legacy.

Using examples from film, education, media, politics, and art, Who's Afraid of China? is both an introduction to Chinese soft power and a critical analysis of international reaction to it.

Looking through the lens of new cities, Ghost Cities of China shows the 'new society' that's being created to live in them.

Combining on-the-ground reportage and up-to-date research, this pivotal book explains why China has failed to reap many of the economic and social benefits of urbanization, and suggests how these problems can be resolved.

'China and Environment' provides a unique report on the experiences of participatory politics that have emerged in response to environmental problems, rather than focusing only on macro-level ecological issues and their elite responses.

'China and Environment' provides a unique report on the experiences of participatory politics that have emerged in response to environmental problems, rather than focusing only on macro-level ecological issues and their elite responses.