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When China Rules the World

Martin Jacques
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When China Rules the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Martin Jacques

When China Rules the World

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

848

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 21st century

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In When China Rules the World by Martin Jacques (2009), the author argues that the distinction between Westernization and modernization is increasingly apparent as the rise of non-Western superpowers, specifically China, challenges the West's political and economic dominance, suggesting that diverse modernities will emerge, with China likely becoming the predominant global superpower by the late twenty-first century.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,245 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

When China Rules the World by Martin Jacques presents a provocative and well-researched thesis on China's future global dominance, praised for its depth and insight. Critics appreciate its detailed historical context and cultural analysis but critique its over-reliance on speculative scenarios and occasional Western-centric bias. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read When China Rules the World?

An ideal reader for When China Rules the World by Martin Jacques is fascinated by global power shifts, East Asian studies, and future geopolitical scenarios. Similar readers may appreciate Fareed Zakaria's The Post-American World and Kishore Mahbubani's Has China Won?, which also analyze the implications of a rising China.

4.1

2,245 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

848

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Global • 21st century

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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