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.

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.

A gripping and provocative account of one of the world's most secretive countries.