Qiang Zhang Libri

The book explores the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) use of nationalism to legitimize its rule through historical narratives. It distinguishes between aggressive nationalism, which evokes the "century of humiliation" to foster resentment against former imperialist powers, and consensual nationalism, which seeks unity by recalling shared history with the Guomindang during critical periods. The CCP's portrayal as the defender of national interests faces skepticism from the public, with some arguing for the KMT's potential superiority. This analysis is relevant for those studying Chinese politics, history, and international relations.

An overview of the recent developments and prospects in this highly topical area, covering the synthesis, characterization, properties and applications of hierarchical nanostructured materials. The book concentrates on those materials relevant for research and development in the fields of energy, biomedicine and environmental protection, with a strong focus on 3D materials based on nanocarbons, mesoporous silicates, hydroxides, core-shell particles and helical nanostructures. Thanks to its clear concept and application-oriented approach, this is an essential reference for experienced researchers and newcomers to the field alike.