The book analyzes the ethnic minorities of China from various viewpoints - politics, economy, society and international relations
Topical since another focus is the impact of globalization on the minorities and China joined the WTO at the end of last year
Ethnicity is an important topic for university courses in English-speaking as well as Asian countries
Book is highly illustrated with over 70 b+w photographs
Review in China Perspectives, Number 53, May - June 2004
'Mackerras presents a strong case for a positive outcome of the interaction between the Chinese state and minority cultures in the era of globalization.' - The Royal Society for Asian Studies
Colin Mackerras is Foundation Professor in the School of International Business and Asian Studies, Griffith University, Australia. A leading China specialist, his research work focuses on two main areas: China's ethnic minorities, and its regional theatre, especially Peking Opera.
1. Introduction 2. Historical Background, 1949-89 3. Minorities Politics, 1989-2002 4. The Economies of the Minorities 5. The Realm of the Mind, Religion and Education 6. Population, Women and Family 7. International Relations 8. Conclusion