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Cities in China

Recipes for economic development in the reform era

Jae Ho Chung editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:10th Jun '99

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This volume, written by contributors from a number of different specialisms, suggests that different combinations of factors have contributed to the relative successes and failures in these cities. Endowment factors, preferential policies, and history have all proved to be important. Most importantly, Cities in Post-Mao China suggests that locally-generated strategies of development are crucial determinants. This ground-breaking volume reveals through close detail and broad coverage how exactly cities have been catalysts for Chinas economic development. It will provide much needed data for those working in the fields of comparative politics, development studies, economic development and Asian studies.

'Well conceived, well structured ... with a clearly delineated focus ... the methodology is appropriate and ingenious ... the articles are data-rich, absorbing, well-researched, and support the editors conclusions.' - Dorie Solinger, University of California, Irvine

'...this is a very interesting and well-researched work which makes a valuable contribution to the understanding of Chinese cities...It is a good read for anyone working in the fields of economic and Asian studies. Students and academics in the field of urban studies, geography, development studies should also find this book useful.' - Ya Ping Wang, China Information 2001

ISBN: 9780415207522

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 612g

320 pages