Ideas roadshow. China up close and personal : a conversation with Karl Gerth

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Karl Gerth, Hwei-Chih and Julia Hsiu Chair in Chinese Studies and Professor of History at UC San Diego, describes the rapid evolution of contemporary Chinese society from his many experiences on th...

Karl Gerth, Hwei-Chih and Julia Hsiu Chair in Chinese Studies and Professor of History at UC San Diego, describes the rapid evolution of contemporary Chinese society from his many experiences on the ground, giving us an insider's perspective on numerous key issues, from the creation of a car culture to environmental degradation, to democracy. Chapters: Introduction Chapter 1: Filling in the World Chapter 2: Anticipated Costs Chapter 3: The Environment Chapter 4: Us vs. Them Chapter 5: Catastrophic Speculations Chapter 6: Presidential Recommendations Chapter 7: Future Projects.

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