Reform & Revolution in China, 1800-1949
This course explores China's attempt to adjust to the complex transformations in its economy, society, politics and intellectual life initiated during the early modern period and transfigured into crisis proportions by unchecked demographic growth.
These challenges were heightened and made more acute by the often hostile encounter with first the West and then Japan through the end of World War II.
Outcomes: Students will be able to describe and assess the numerous evolutionary and revolutionary strategies for change during the period in China under discussion.
These challenges were heightened and made more acute by the often hostile encounter with first the West and then Japan through the end of World War II.
Outcomes: Students will be able to describe and assess the numerous evolutionary and revolutionary strategies for change during the period in China under discussion.