China's Global Reach: Markets, Multinationals, and GlobalizationChina's new economic surge is a surprise to all, but this ancient land remains a myth to both foreigners and Chinese. Get the inside story from a Chinese journalist/consultant about China's business, society, and politics under globalization and capitalism. This revised volume gives an insider's analysis on what's behind China's surge and its implications to the world. It covers key global issues such as manufacturing and job transfers, Chinese multinationals vs. global giants, and changing production, trade and investment trends, as well as evolving international relations."China's Global Reach" explores:- The ever-increasing influence of foreign multinationals (15 plus case studies);- National and business competition;- The ever-expanding power of Chinese multinationals (15 plus case studies);- Global job and manufacturing transfers;- The rise of Chinese consumers vs. opportunities;- China's political-economic reform;- Changing global production and economic map;- Comparative studies on China, US, Europe, Japan and India;- Evolving international relations;- Convergent movement of global civilizations; and- And more - including an afterword by Andre Gunder Frank!"China's Global Reach: Markets, Multinationals, and Globalization" is a straightforward and timely analysis of a changing world in relation to a fast-developing China. It is a book perfect for professionals, investors, policy makers, educators, and students, as well as for anyone who questions how the world will move ahead to the next stages.ReviewsJames Borton, China Venture News:"Must read for all businessmen going to China."William Ratliff, Hoover Fellow at Stanford University:"Five Stars."Dr. Paul Close, Centre for the Study of Globalization and Regionalization, University of Warwick, UK:"Very insightful... valuable information, analysis and argument of interest ... for readers of whatever kind ...should be on all bookshelves."Ronald Hilton, Hoover Fellow at Stanford University; President, World Association of International Studies:"It takes up history of globalization ... together with Afterword by Andre Gunder Frank ... fits our Learning History Project."Contemporary History Association:"This book suggests that a new global power balance will emerge gradually and most likely indirectly." |
Contents
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Acknowledgments | 7 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Introduction | 8 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Part I China as a New Global Theater | 16 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Part II Global Interactions Business Experiences and Job Transfers | 63 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Part III Chinas New International Experiences | 103 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Part IV Chinas Reform at Home The Unfinished Task | 137 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Part V Globalization in Light of History | 185 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Afterword China United States and Global Development | 230 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition Notes | 236 |
Chinas Global Reach Markets Multinationals and Globalization Revised Edition About the Author | 249 |
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China's Global Reach: Markets, Multinationals, and Globalization George Zhibin Gu,Andre Gunder Frank No preview available - 2006 |
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