A high-end geography series that explores some of the fastest-developing countries and cities in the world and assesses how they are dealing with the challenges of the 21st century. Topics looked at include: population structure, the economy, environmental sustainability and the outlook for the future. Each title also features a closer look at an individual city within the country. China's economic rise during the past twenty years has been meteoric, as a nation of farmers has been transformed into an industrial superpower. This transformation is reflected in China's capital city, Beijing. The new China faces many challenges, from population and pollution to political reform and human rights. Can its success be sustained, without putting at risk its environment and rich cultural heritage?

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Developing World .

There are 48 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2013 by Hachette Children's Group .

Philip Steele is an experienced author of history books for children.

This book has the following chapters: Introducing China People and nation Meet the people Who governs? Focus on Beijing: China's capital Land and work Town and Country Focus on Beijing: At work in the city On the Move Big Engineering Against nature? Chinese society Health and learning Media messages Arts and arenas Beliefs and festivals Focus on Beijing: Relax! China and the World Looking to the future Glossary Further information Index