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China and Beijing

Philip Steele - Author

A broad introduction to China and Beijing, moving from people, government and work to society and international relations. Economic change is set alongside environmental, social and political challenges.

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PEOPLE & PLACES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). 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?. Ages 9+

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Book Analysis

At a Glance

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Economic growth· ExplainedPopulation· ExplainedPollution· Explained

Consider

The book considers pollution and population pressures.

Personalised Fit

Beyond the Cover

economic growthpopulationpollutionpolitical reform and human rights

Non-fictionIllustrated book

Themes in Context

Economic change and its challenges

China’s economic rise and industrial transformation are presented alongside challenges facing the country and its capital.Exploratory / explanatory

How the book presents it: The framing invites consideration of whether growth can continue without putting the environment and cultural heritage at risk.

Talk about: Which challenges appear connected to development, and what responses might balance competing needs?

Why It May Be Worth Reading

It offers a way to explore how economic transformation connects with daily life, public issues and a country’s future, using Beijing as a closer look within the wider picture of China.

What Deserves Attention

The guide addresses pollution, population pressures, political reform and human rights—substantial civic and environmental subjects.

A Conversation Worth Having

How might a country pursue economic growth while protecting its environment and cultural heritage? Which challenges seem most difficult to balance?

Reading Approach

Read it as a starting point for comparing the book’s different topics: pause at the sections on people, government and work, then consider how they relate to the future challenges it raises.

Confidence & Basis

Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. Only part of the book information was available, so some details remain unconfirmed.

What remains unconfirmed

Economic change and its challenges: The detailed arguments, examples and conclusions are not established.

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Checked: 1 October 2026.

Relevant to: Economic change and its challenges

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