ISBN: 9780374535278 - age of ambition: chasing fortune, truth, and faith in the new china (29 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction finalist Winner of the 2014 National Book Award in nonfictionAn Economist Best Book of 2014 Winner of the bronze medal for the Council on Foreign Relations' 2015 Arthur Ross Book Award A vibrant, colorful, and revelatory inner history of China during a moment of profound transformation From abroad, we often see China as a caricature: a nation of pragmatic plutocrats and ruthlessly dedicated students destined to rule the global economy-or an addled Goliath, riddled with corruption and on the edge of stagnation. What we don't see is how both powerful and ordinary people are remaking their lives as their country dramatically changes. As the Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker, Evan Osnos was on the ground in China for years, witness to profound political, economic, and cultural upheaval. In Age of Ambition, he describes the greatest collision taking place in that country: the clash between the rise of the individual and the Communist Party's struggle to retain control. He asks probing questions: Why does a government with more success lifting people from poverty than any civilization in history choose to put strict restraints on freedom of expression? Why do millions of young Chinese professionals-fluent in English and devoted to Western pop culture-consider themselves angry youth, dedicated to resisting the West's influence? How are Chinese from all strata finding meaning after two decades of the relentless pursuit of wealth? Writing with great narrative verve and a keen sense of irony, Osnos follows the moving stories of everyday people and reveals life in the new China to be a battleground between aspiration and authoritarianism, in which only one can prevail.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction finalist Winner of the 2014 National Book Award in nonfictionAn Economist Best Book of 2014 Winner of the bronze medal for the Council on Foreign Relations' 2015 Arthur Ross Book Award A vibrant, colorful, and revelatory inner history of China during a moment of profound transformation From abroad, we often see China as a caricature: a nation of pragmatic plutocrats and ruthlessly dedicated students destined to rule the global economy-or an addled Goliath, riddled with corruption and on the edge of stagnation. What we don't see is how both powerful and ordinary people are remaking their lives as their country dramatically changes. As the Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker, Evan Osnos was on the ground in China for years, witness to profound political, economic, and cultural upheaval. In Age of Ambition, he describes the greatest collision taking place in that country: the clash between the rise of the individual and the Communist Party's struggle to retain control. He asks probing questions: Why does a government with more success lifting people from poverty than any civilization in history choose to put strict restraints on freedom of expression? Why do millions of young Chinese professionals-fluent in English and devoted to Western pop culture-consider themselves angry youth, dedicated to resisting the West's influence? How are Chinese from all strata finding meaning after two decades of the relentless pursuit of wealth? Writing with great narrative verve and a keen sense of irony, Osnos follows the moving stories of everyday people and reveals life in the new China to be a battleground between aspiration and authoritarianism, in which only one can prevail.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction finalist Winner of the 2014 National Book Award in nonfictionAn Economist Best Book of 2014 Winner of the bronze medal for the Council on Foreign Relations' 2015 Arthur Ross Book Award A vibrant, colorful, and revelatory inner history of China during a moment of profound transformation From abroad, we often see China as a caricature: a nation of pragmatic plutocrats and ruthlessly dedicated students destined to rule the global economy-or an addled Goliath, riddled with corruption and on the edge of stagnation. What we don't see is how both powerful and ordinary people are remaking their lives as their country dramatically changes. As the Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker, Evan Osnos was on the ground in China for years, witness to profound political, economic, and cultural upheaval. In Age of Ambition, he describes the greatest collision taking place in that country: the clash between the rise of the individual and the Communist Party's struggle to retain control. He asks probing questions: Why does a government with more success lifting people from poverty than any civilization in history choose to put strict restraints on freedom of expression? Why do millions of young Chinese professionals-fluent in English and devoted to Western pop culture-consider themselves angry youth, dedicated to resisting the West's influence? How are Chinese from all strata finding meaning after two decades of the relentless pursuit of wealth? Writing with great narrative verve and a keen sense of irony, Osnos follows the moving stories of everyday people and reveals life in the new China to be a battleground between aspiration and authoritarianism, in which only one can prevail.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Zustand: As New. : En 'Age of Ambition', Evan Osnos, corresponsal en Beijing para The New Yorker, ofrece una mirada reveladora y colorida sobre China durante un momento de profunda transformación. El libro explora la colisión entre el auge del individuo y la lucha del Partido Comunista por mantener el control, planteando preguntas sobre las restricciones a la libertad de expresión y la búsqueda de significado en una sociedad enfocada en la riqueza. A través de historias personales, Osnos revela la vida en la nueva China como un campo de batalla entre la aspiración y el autoritarismo. EAN: 9780374535278 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China Autor: Evan Osnos Idioma: en Páginas: 416 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveranderung. Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of the 2014 National Book Award in nonfiction, this vibrant inner history of China captures a nation undergoing profound transformation. Often viewed as a caricature--either a nation of pragmatic leaders or a corrupt giant on the brink of stagnation--this narrative reveals how both powerful and ordinary citizens are reshaping their lives amid dramatic changes. As the Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker, Evan Osnos spent years witnessing the political, economic, and cultural upheaval. He explores the critical clash between individual ambition and the Communist Party's efforts to maintain control. Osnos poses essential questions: Why does a government that has lifted millions from poverty impose strict limits on freedom of expression? What drives young Chinese professionals, fluent in English and immersed in Western culture, to identify as "angry youth" resisting Western influence? How are people from various backgrounds finding meaning after two decades of relentless wealth pursuit? With narrative flair and irony, Osnos shares poignant stories of everyday individuals, illustrating the new China as a battleground between aspiration and authoritarianism, where ultimately, only one can prevail.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 403 pages. 7.00x5.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 403 pages. 7.00x5.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 416.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reprint edition. 403 pages. 7.00x5.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction finalistWinner of the National Book Award in nonfiction As the Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker, Evan Osnos was on the ground in China for years, witness to profound political, economic, and cultural upheaval. Age of Ambition provides a vibrant, colorful, and revelatory inner history of China during a moment of profound transformation. From abroad, we often see China as a caricature: a nation of pragmatic plutocrats and ruthlessly dedicated students destined to rule the global economy-or an addled Goliath, riddled with corruption and on the edge of stagnation. What we don't see is how both powerful and ordinary people are remaking their lives as their country dramatically changes.In Age of Ambition, Osnos describes the greatest collision taking place in that country: the clash between the rise of the individual and the Communist Party's struggle to retain control. He asks probing questions: Why does a government with more success lifting people from poverty than any civilization in history choose to put strict restraints on freedom of expression Why do millions of young Chinese professionals-fluent in English and devoted to Western pop culture-consider themselves 'angry youth,' dedicated to resisting the West's influence How are Chinese from all strata finding meaning after two decades of the relentless pursuit of wealth Writing with great narrative verve and a keen sense of irony, Osnos follows the moving stories of everyday people and reveals life in the new China to be a battleground between aspiration and authoritarianism, in which only one can prevail. An Economist Best Book of the YearWinner of the bronze medal for the Council on Foreign Relations' Arthur Ross Book Award.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnEvan OsnosInhaltsverzeichnisCONTENTSPrologue Part I: Fortune1. Unfettered 2. The Call 3. Baptized in Civilization 4. Appetites of the Mind 5. No Lo.