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The Wobbling Pivot, China since 1800: An Interpretive History

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The Wobbling Pivot, China since 1800: An Interpretive History

This comprehensive but concise narrative of China since the eighteenth century builds its story around the delicate relationship between central government and local communities.

Rejects the traditional view of China as a wholly harmonious society based on principles of stability â€“ the Unwobbling Pivot of Ezra Pound's translation of the Chinese classic Zhongyong
Provides an original interpretation, arguing that developments can be explained through an understanding of Chinaâ€™s surprising swings between centralization and decentralization, between local initiative and central authoritarianism
Serves as an introduction to the subject, while readers with a background in Chinese history will find the book offers a personal perspective and addresses long-standing interpretive issues
Supported by a variety of timelines, maps, illustrations, and extensive notes for further reading
Places Chinaâ€™s history within the context of global change