Merle Goldman wasn't just a China scholar; she was a human tapestry woven with intellectual rigor, unwavering curiosity, and a deep empathy for the Chinese people. This book invites you to step into her vibrant world, where groundbreaking research dances with personal experience, and the echoes of history mingle with the whispers of the present.Through Goldman's eyes, witness China's transformation from a nascent communist state to an economic powerhouse,...