Changing World and Chinese Factor

Author: Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
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Publish Date: 2006-03-14
Features: This book is a collaborative effort of scholars from the Institute of World Economy and Politics at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. Focusing on the theme of world-system transformation and the continuously rising international status and influence of China, the book conducts in-depth analyses and discussions on various aspects such as the modes of rise of major powers, inherent changes in international relations, China-U.S. relations as great powers, and regional and neighboring cooperation. As a key feature, the book emphasizes rigorous theoretical analysis and theoretical perspectives, both in grasping the overall trends of world-system and international relations from a macro perspective and in understanding national strategy and interests from China's standpoint. Dedicated to the column "Modes of Rise of Major Powers," the book invites a group of renowned domestic scholars of international relations to interpret this issue from different angles. It is believed that many of the important insights presented will provide readers with profound inspiration.