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Mackerras, Colin Patrick was born on August 26, 1939 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Alan Patrick and Catherine (Brearcliffe) Mackerras.
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This textbook by this writer on Asia provides an account of the history of China from 1978 through to 1997, focusing on the themes of reform and modernisation.
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This is a current, up-to-date, and comprehensive survey of East Asian history and politics which offers a coherent and interesting survey of the history of East and South East Asia from the sixteenth century to the present. Offers a broad overview and summary of key cultural, political, economic and religious practices and influences in China, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, Vietnam and Thailand. For those interested in Asian history and the role of Asia in the world today.
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Students and general readers of contemporary China will find this revised edition of China Since 1978 an excellent source of Information and insight covering a panorama of the politics, policies, personalities and events of this fascinating and highly significant period in China¿s Development. The author¿s of this book-a historian, political economist and political scientist-explore the ensuing two decades with considerable scholarship but in a style which makes for easy reading. As well as studying the political evolution of the period and rural and industrial economic reform, the book covers topics such as law, foreign relations, education, health and social welfare and problems of the environment, the last rarely covered in a general book on China. Considerable attention has been given to updating, revising and expanding each chapter in this new edition, particularly in the areas of political structure and ideology and economics. Â
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Marxism is a theory which originated in the context of nineteenth-century industrialised Europe. Despite its European origins, Marxism has actually found greatest significance as a doctrine for change in the context of the underdeveloped peasant societies of Asia. This paradox has only been resolved through adaptation of Marxism to suit the specific features of particular Asian societies. There has consequently been a differentiation of Marxism along national lines. In this book, first published in 1985, the theoretical and practical implications for this national differentiation of a ‘universal’ (European) theory are explored, followed by a more detailed analysis of the manner in which Marxism has developed during different historical periods in particular Asian contexts.
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Peking opera is known worldwide for its lively music, colorful costumes, and thrilling displays of acrobatic prowess. This illustrated introduction features descriptions of the opera's character types, selected pieces, and its history in order to place this rich and unique art form in the cultural world of contemporary China.
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This book is designed as a comprehensive comparative introduction to ethnicity in East and Southeast Asia since 1945. Each chapter covers a particular country looking at such core issues as: · the ethnic minorities or groups in the country of concern, how many ethnic groups, population, language and culture group they belong to, traditional religions and arts · government policy towards the ethnic minorities or groups · the economies of the ethnic minorities or groups and the relation with the national economy; · problems of national integration caused by the ethnic minorities or groups; · the impact of ethnic issues on the country's overall foreign relations.
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First published in 1981. The overthrow of the 'gang of four' in October 1976 had profound effects in all areas of Chinese society, and probably nowhere can this be more clearly seen than in the performing arts. Jiang Qing, Mao Zedong's widow, was strongly interested in the performing arts and exercised great influence over them. This book describes her influence and the effects its removal had on the arts. Although the period covered is mainly that since the death of Mao, there is also considerable reference to the years following the Cultural Revolution.
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Mackerras, Colin Patrick was born on August 26, 1939 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Alan Patrick and Catherine (Brearcliffe) Mackerras.
Bachelor of Arts, University Melbourne, Australia, 1961. Bachelor with honors, Australian National University, Canberra, 1962, Doctor of Philosophy, 1970. Master of Letters, U. Cambridge, England, 1964.
English teacher Peking Foreign Langs.
Institute, People"s Republic of China, 1964-1966, 86, 90, 95-96. Research scholar department Far Eastern history Australian National University, 1966-1969, research fellow, 1969-1973.
Foundation professor School Modern Asian Studies, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1974, chairman school, 1979-1985, head school, 1996, director Key Center for Asian Langs. and Studies, 1988-1996. International visitor unites states department State, various American cities 1977.
English teacher Peking Foreign Langs Institute, People's Republic of China, 1964-1966, 86, 90, 95-96. Research scholar department Far Eastern history Australian National University, 1966-1969, research fellow, 1969-1973. Foundation professor School Modern Asian Studies Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, since 1974, chairman school Australia, 1979-1985, head school Australia, 1996-2000.
Director Key Center for Asian Languages and Studies, 1988-1996. International visitor United States Department State, various American cities 1977.
( Students and general readers of contemporary China will...)
(This is a current, up-to-date, and comprehensive survey o...)
(This textbook by this writer on Asia provides an account ...)
(Peking opera is known worldwide for its lively music, col...)
(This book is designed as a comprehensive comparative intr...)
( Marxism is a theory which originated in the context of ...)
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(First published in 1981. The overthrow of the 'gang of f...)
Fellow Academy of Humanities of Australia. Member Australian Studies Association Australia (councillor 1978-1981, vice president 1990-1992, president 1992-1995), Chinese Studies Association Australia (president 1991-1993).
Married Alyce Barbara Brazier, June 29, 1963. Children: Stephen, Lucy, Martin, Veronica, Josephine.