Frank Langfitt
Autore di The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New China
Opere di Frank Langfitt
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- Opere
- 2
- Utenti
- 74
- Popolarità
- #238,154
- Voto
- 4.2
- Recensioni
- 2
- ISBN
- 10
What fascinated me was the strong control over the minds of citizens. Even those who had access to blocked websites rarely accessed them. People were often afraid to say what they thought, even in private. Another shocking aspect was the way the lack of trust among people led to behaviours such as not helping someone who collapsed in the street. We in the west hear about serious human rights abuses....this book opens the door a little wider and shows the often devastating results of an autocratic state on regular folks just trying to get by.
That said, the book is in no way a diatribe. Mr. Langfitt represents his subjects in a balanced way, showing both their opportunities and challenges. I think it is an honest and accurate portrayal.… (altro)