Like other volumes in the series, the Dictionary not only confines itself to political and economic issues but also extends into many aspects of Chinese culture, such as literature, music, film and sport; however, it becomes clear been heavily affected by the political trends of the day…. Not only Western students and academics but also Western politicians would do well to inform themselves better about Chinese affairs, and this substantial Dictionary will help them on their way.
This, like all the products in this distinguished series of historical dictionaries, is a very fine source…. If a library has found the second edition valuable, it needs to acquire this latest update.
American Reference Books Annual
Like other volumes in the series, the Dictionary not only confines itself to political and economic issues but also extends into many aspects of Chinese culture, such as literature, music, film and sport; however, it becomes clear been heavily affected by the political trends of the day…. Not only Western students and academics but also Western politicians would do well to inform themselves better about Chinese affairs, and this substantial Dictionary will help them on their way.
Like other volumes in the series, the Dictionary not only confines itself to political and economic issues but also extends into many aspects of Chinese culture, such as literature, music, film and sport; however, it becomes clear been heavily affected by the political trends of the day…. Not only Western students and academics but also Western politicians would do well to inform themselves better about Chinese affairs, and this substantial Dictionary will help them on their way.
"American Reference Books Annual"
Sullivan (political science, Adelphi Univ.) has updated this standard reference work he coauthored with Nancy Travis in 1997. Now more than 400 A-to-Z entries cover the history of the People's Republic of China (PRC) from 1947 to 2006, many added or expanded to provide appropriate coverage of China's changing role in the world. The entries range in length from one paragraph to several pages, and within each, terms having their own entries appear in bold, a feature that makes for a highly effective cross-referencing system. Readers will also find a chronology of the history of the PRC, two charts outlining the structure of the Communist Party and the Chinese government, and a 57-page bibliography based on the bibliography of the first edition but expanded to include articles and books published in the last decade. Ryan Johnson
Few know that the Socialist Education Movement of 1962-66, which advocated the implementation of the "four cleans," was a precursor to the Cultural Revolution of 1966 to 1976. Probably even fewer understand the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the autonomous Tibet. Sullivan (political science, Adelphi U.) here presents a strong command of the political history of the PRC, and keeps his more than 400 entries concise and loaded with data. Sullivan includes events, people and trends in his consideration; his bibliographies are particularly good and he supplies a thorough and very helpful chronology, which also works as a cross reference to the entries. The result is sure to help high school students and general readers significantly in their search for the basics.
Reference and Research Book News
Lawrence Sullivan's reference work is a distinguished entry in a line of English language historical dictionaries....There are no competing works on the market. Libraries with or without the first edition should strongly consider buying this revision.
American Journal of Chinese Studies
The dictionary is recommended....
It is recommended for all libraries...
March 2008 American Reference Books Annual
Few know that the Socialist Education Movement of 1962-66, which advocated the implementation of the "four cleans," was a precursor to the Cultural Revolution of 1966 to 1976. Probably even fewer understand the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the autonomous Tibet. Sullivan (political science, Adelphi U.) here presents a strong command of the political history of the PRC, and keeps his more than 400 entries concise and loaded with data. Sullivan includes events, people and trends in his consideration; his bibliographies are particularly good and he supplies a thorough and very helpful chronology, which also works as a cross reference to the entries. The result is sure to help high school students and general readers significantly in their search for the basics.
August 2007 Reference and Research Book News
Lawrence Sullivan's reference work is a distinguished entry in a line of English language historical dictionaries....There are no competing works on the market. Libraries with or without the first edition should strongly consider buying this revision.
American Journal Of Chinese Studies