Postcards from Tomorrow Square by James Fallows
Although most of these “postcards”, or short essays, were
written about the China of 2008, this book is not outdated because the author
mainly discusses trends that he observes in the Middle Kingdom. The trends he
discusses have not disappeared, and he helps to shed light on some murky
stereotypes Americans have of challenges facing China (domestically) and the US
(internationally) as it responds to China’s rise. This book was encouraging, as
Fallows peels back blanket statements and hysteria and addresses both sides of
the issues, often using his personal encounters/interviews with the Chinese to
offer a more balanced perspective on the China question. A very enjoyable read.
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