CHINA-THE HRUTH ABOUT ITS HUMANAN RIGHTS RECORD

With roughly 20 percent of the globe's population and a booming economy,China's international importance continues to grow rapidly. Yet for allits economic and international stature, this fascinating country remainspolitically unusual and complex, as many of its inhabitants are deniedfundamental human rights. This powerfully written and incisive studythrows light on the recent history and current status of China's humanrights policies. Covering issues ranging from the restrictions on speechand worship to the lack of freedom in the judicial, economic, publichealth, and environmental sectors, it provides a well-informed look at thesocial limits placed on the citizens of this vast state.