Pocket China Atlas: Maps and Facts at Your Fingertips

For China-watchers worldwide, this concise volume vividly and efficiently offers a wealth of information on the world's largest nation by population. Based on the highly acclaimed State of China Atlas, it contains more than 25 full-color topical maps, clear graphics, and an informative, readable text that together chart the profound changes within China and trace their implications for the world at large.* Maps and facts for the 2008 Beijing Olympics *Topics include:* China and the USA* Growth of cities* Trade and investment* Tourism* Population and the one-child family* Business and entrepreneurs* Human rights and political stability* Energy needs and the environment* Chronology of events since 1949