China Inside Out: 10 Irreversible Trends Reshaping China and its Relationship with the World

by Bill Dodson

An in-depth look at the forces and trends changing China and its place in the world China has dominated the news for nearly a decade and will continue to grab headlines as it moves inexorably toward becoming the world's largest economy. It already has the largest middle class in the world; the most Internet users; the largest army; and is the world's largest polluter. Yet all this growth causes problems as China adapts to the laws of other lands in which it has investments; learns how to meet international guidelines and safety standards for its products; stretches its resources to the limit; and struggles to maintain stability and control over an increasingly restive population. China Inside Out explores the social and economic forces unleashed by China's relentless drive to modernization. Bill Dodson presents the stories of average Chinese workers, along with interviews with experts interlaced with his own experiences. The end result is an insider's view of the forces reshaping China as it takes an increasingly prominent role in the new world order. For business leaders, investors, and China watchers, China Inside Out offers a truly in-depth examination of China's changing role in the world.

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 25, 2011

Reviews

[Marci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bill Dodson is an American living in China and married to a Chinese wife. His insights about key issues in China were eye opening for me. Helped me understand a little more about how China works. Even though I have visited 4 times, I am still ignorant to how the country and society operates. The author's chapter on medical care was especially interesting to me. The part about how quickly the country is using up their natural resources was a little frightening to read.