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China From the Bottom Up: A Journey Through the Middle Kingdom

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China has experienced remarkable economic growth in recent decades, lifting millions of people out of poverty. However, this growth has also created new challenges, including income inequality, environmental pollution, and social unrest.

In China From the Bottom Up, acclaimed journalist John Gittings takes readers on a journey through the Middle Kingdom, exploring the country's complex social and economic landscape. Gittings travels from the bustling metropolis of Shanghai to the remote villages of rural China, meeting with people from all walks of life to gain a firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the country.

Gittings's book is a vivid and nuanced portrait of a country in transition. He writes with empathy and insight, shedding light on the human stories behind the headlines. China From the Bottom Up is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world's most populous country.

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Praise for China From the Bottom Up

"A brilliant and moving account of China's transformation, as seen through the eyes of its people. John Gittings has written an essential book for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the world's most populous country." - James Fallows, author of China Airborne and Postcards from Tomorrow Square

"A vivid and nuanced portrait of a country in transition. Gittings writes with empathy and insight, shedding light on the human stories behind the headlines. China From the Bottom Up is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world's most populous country." - *Evan Osnos, author of Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China and The Great Wall of Debt

About the Author

John Gittings is a British journalist and author who has lived in China for more than three decades. He has reported on China for a variety of publications, including The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Gittings is also the author of several books on China, including The Changing Face of China and China: A New History.