When China Rules the World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
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Book • Nonfiction
Global • 21st century
2008
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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Book • Nonfiction
Global • 21st century
2008
Adult
18+ years
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