Author: Karmel, Solomon M.
Title: China & the People's Liberation Army: Great Power or Struggling Developing State?
Description: New York, St. Martin's Press, (2000). orig.boards. 22x14cm, ix,229 pp. Textual graphs & tables. Minor rubbing. VG. dustwrapper. ¶ Contents: Developing World Security Priorities & the Chinese People's Liberation Army; The Goal: Overhauling China's Military Strategy; The Reality: Implementation & Force Structure; The Military-Industrial Complex & the Ephemeral Hunt for Profits; Trends in Chinese Defense Spending & the Illusive Goal of Modernization; China & the Balance of Power in the Asia- Pacific Region

Keywords: Chinese Armed Forces, China, People's Liberation, Army, Military Policy, East Asia, Defense Politics, Political,