The End of the Chinese Dream

The economic ascent has been swift, but the ambitions and hopes of average Chinese have diverged with what will be achievable for future generations, according to Gerard Lemos in "The End of the Chinese Dream."  As a visiting professor to a university in Chongqing, Lemos offers detailed descriptions of the four years he spent working in the municipality of 31 million people. For those seeking to benefit from the new opportunities a changing China has created, many will find that's been all sizzle and no steak.