From Muskets To Missiles: Politics And Professionalism In The Chinese Army, 1945-1981

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Harlan W. Jencks

From Muskets To Missiles

Politics And Professionalism In The Chinese Army, 1945-1981

Harlan W. Jencks

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English

Routledge
07 June 2019

Regional studies

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"This book provides a detailed description and evaluation of the military, political, economic, and social context within which PLA officers have functioned since the civil war (1945-1949). Its aim is to evaluate the personal commitments and professional implications of a military career in the People's Republic of China. Focusing on the crucial factors of military function and technology, Dr. Jencks describes and analyzes the various post-1949 crises in the high command; his emphasis is on the import of these events for the officer corps rather than on the details of the events themselves. A wealth of information on the force structure, equipment, and military capability of the PLA provides an up-to-date assessment of Chinese military power. At the same time, the information depicts the life and work of Chinese soldiers and is central to the ""biography"" of the post-1945 generations of PLA officers."

By: Harlan W. Jencks
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367019068
ISBN 10: 036701906X
Pages: 349
Publication Date: 07 June 2019
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active