Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Historical Background, 1949–89 3. Minorities Politics, 1989–2002 4. The Economies of the Minorities 5. The Realm of the Mind, Religion and Education 6. Population, Women and Family 7. International Relations 8. Conclusion

About the Author

Colin Mackerras is Foundation Professor in the School of International Business and Asian Studies, Griffith University, Australia. A leading China specialist, his research work focuses on two main areas: China's ethnic minorities, and its regional theatre, especially Peking Opera.

Reviews

Review in China Perspectives, Number 53, May - June 2004'Mackerras presents a strong case for a positive outcome of the interaction between the Chinese state and minority cultures in the era of globalization.' - The Royal Society for Asian Studies