Ruling Resources And Religion In China Managing The Multiethnic State In The 21st Century
Book Description
This scholarly examination explores one of the most complex governance challenges of our time: how China navigates the intricate intersection of ethnic diversity, religious differences, and resource management within its vast borders. Elizabeth Van Wie Davis presents a thoughtful analysis of how these three forces combine to create unique pressures on the world's most populous nation.
The book reveals how ethnic identity, often intertwined with religious distinctions, becomes amplified when valuable natural resources enter the equation. This dynamic creates a form of economically-driven nationalism that extends far beyond China's boundaries, manifesting in regions across Asia from Pakistan to Indonesia. Davis demonstrates how this pattern represents a significant underlying current shaping 21st-century geopolitics.
For readers interested in understanding global interconnectedness and the spiritual dimensions of cultural identity, this work offers valuable insights into how ancient traditions and modern economic realities collide. The author examines China's approach to governing its ethnic minorities while managing the resources that fuel its remarkable economic growth.
The implications extend globally, as China's methods of balancing good governance, minority rights, and resource extraction influence international relations and economic patterns worldwide. This analysis provides essential context for anyone seeking to understand how spiritual and cultural identities persist and evolve within rapidly changing political and economic landscapes.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 182 pages
What You'll Discover
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- ✓ Explore Political Freedom & Security
- ✓ Explore Social conditions
- ✓ Explore Environmental management
- ✓ Explore Multiculturalism
