China's Perceptions of the United States, 1972-1990

David Shambaugh's book analyzes the changing perceptions of the United States held by China's 'America Watchers' from 1972 to 1990. The work examines the perceptual dimension of U.S.-China relations, focusing on interpretations intended for China's elite and public. It covers the period from President Nixon's visit to China through the aftermath of the Tiananmen tragedy.

Use Cases

• Analyze the evolution of Chinese elite discourse about the United States based on the described perceptual dimension.
• Study the role of 'America Watchers' as interpreters of foreign policy based on the described occupation.
• Examine shifts in political perception around key historical events like Nixon's 1972 visit based on the described time frame.
• Compare perceptual history with behavioral history in international relations based on the described analytical focus.

Strengths

• Analysis focuses on a defined 18-year period from 1972 to 1990.
• Examines a specific group of analysts ('America Watchers') as described.
• Probes the perceptual dimension of relations, a stated unique focus.

Limitations

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Provenance

Source

David Shambaugh

Collection Method

Likely contains textual analysis of publications and statements by China's 'America Watchers'.

Time Range

1972-1990

Geography

China, United States