Age of Ambition by Evan Osnos
Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China
"Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China" is a vivid exploration of contemporary China. The book delves into the lives of everyday citizens, from dissidents to entrepreneurs, and their pursuit of wealth, freedom, and faith amidst the country's rapid modernization. It provides an in-depth look into the country's socio-political landscape, including its struggles with censorship and corruption, as well as the aspirations and challenges faced by its people in the face of change.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Era Da Ambição
- A Era da Ambição
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 9th on 100 China Books You Have To Read (The China Project)
- 10th on 20 Best Chinese Non-Fiction Books of the 20th Century (Time Out Beijing )
- 3274th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Barack Obama's Reading Lists (Barack Obama)
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)