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The Chinese Army today : tradition and transformation for the 21st century
Title:
The Chinese Army today : tradition and transformation for the 21st century
Author:
Blasko, Dennis J.
ISBN:
9780415770033
Publication Information:
New York [etc.] : Routledge, 2006
Physical Description:
xvii, 228 p. ; 25 cm
Series:
Asian security studies
Series Title:
Asian security studies
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. What is the PLA -- 3. Who is the PLA -- 4. Where is the PLA -- 5. How will the PLA fight? -- 6. What equipment does the PLA use? -- 7. How does the PLA train? -- 8. What is the role of the PLA in Chinese society? -- 9. Conclusions and the ghosts of Tiananmen.
Subject:
China. Zhongguo ren min jie fang jun.
China -- Armed Forces
China -- Military policy