After a long period as a planned socialist economy, China's rapid entry into the global economy has raised suggestions that modernization in China will inevitably result in urban patterns and features like those of cities in developed market economies. This book argues that this is unlikely in the short term, because processes of urban transition in China must be interpreted through the lens of a unique and unprecedented juxtaposition of socialism and the market economy, which is leading to distinctive patterns of Chinese urbanization.
Richly illustrated with maps, diagrams and in-depth case studies, this book will be an invaluable resource to students and scholars of urban economics and policy, geography, and the development of China.
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After a long period as a planned socialist economy, China's rapid entry into the global economy has raised suggestions that modernization in China will inevitably result in urban patterns and features like those of cities in developed market economies. This book argues that this is unlikely in the short term, because processes of urban transition in China must be interpreted through the lens of a unique and unprecedented juxtaposition of socialism and the market economy, which is leading to distinctive patterns of Chinese urbanization.
Richly illustrated with maps, diagrams and in-depth case studies, this book will be an invaluable resource to students and scholars of urban economics and policy, geography, and the development of China.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Studies on China in Transition |
Release date | October 2007 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2007 |
Authors | Terry McGee, George C.S. Lin, Mark Wang, Andrew Marton, Jiaping Wu |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 288 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-43805-6 |
Barcode | 9780415438056 |
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LSN | 0-415-43805-5 |