One in a Billion
One Man's Remarkable Odyssey through Modern-Day China
Seiten
2020
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-1-5381-4340-7 (ISBN)
Rowman & Littlefield (Verlag)
978-1-5381-4340-7 (ISBN)
This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man, An Wei, who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens. His perseverance and ability to confront adversity combine with the dramatic events and upheavals in China’s modern history, inspiring a narrative that will keep readers enthralled.
This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens. An Wei, a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions, has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding poverty, hunger, reeducation campaigns, and attacks from jealous peers, Wei continues to inspire with his daring achievements, such as launching a democratic congress in his own village. His compelling life provides a vivid backdrop for understanding the development of modern China from the unique perspective of an outspoken citizen. Through his audacious determination and survival skills forged in rural poverty, An Wei’s unstoppable drive to improve himself and rural China will captivate and enthrall readers.
This heart-wrenching story immerses readers in the dramatic survival of one outspoken man who illuminates the souls of a billion ordinary Chinese citizens. An Wei, a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions, has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding poverty, hunger, reeducation campaigns, and attacks from jealous peers, Wei continues to inspire with his daring achievements, such as launching a democratic congress in his own village. His compelling life provides a vivid backdrop for understanding the development of modern China from the unique perspective of an outspoken citizen. Through his audacious determination and survival skills forged in rural poverty, An Wei’s unstoppable drive to improve himself and rural China will captivate and enthrall readers.
Nancy Pine, who holds a PhD in education, has dedicated her life to researching rural areas in need in China and is one of a few American experts on Chinese early childhood education. She founded the Bridging Cultures US/China Program and currently advises the administration and faculty on China at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 10.05.2021 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Lanham, MD |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 160 x 241 mm |
| Gewicht | 626 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-5381-4340-2 / 1538143402 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-5381-4340-7 / 9781538143407 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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