To Change China: Western Advisers in China
Jonathan D. Spence examines Western advisers in China and the varied ways they sought to influence Chinese affairs. Set within the history of China’s encounters with the West, this thoughtful study considers reform, cultural exchange, and the difficulties of applying outside ideas across national and cultural boundaries.
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To Change China explores the role of Western advisers in China and their efforts to influence Chinese affairs.
Jonathan D. Spence places these encounters within the broader history of relations between China and the West.
The book considers the ambitions, assumptions, and challenges involved when outside experts attempt to contribute to change in another society.
It offers a historically grounded perspective on reform, cultural exchange, and the limits of foreign influence.
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