Hong Kong by Stephen Chiu
Chiu and Lui examine the developmental history of Hong Kong, focusing on its rise to the status of a Chinese global city in the world economy, and its social and political correlates between the 1970s and1990s."This concise, articulate volume examines the economic sociology of this global city, analyzing recent changes in Hong Kong and responding to Euro-American examples that dominate global city debates..as a serious, accessible overview witha rich bibliography of Hong Kong (and wider) scholarship, the book enriches dialogues about this fascinating city and about globalization in general. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." - G. W. McDonogh, CHOICE (June 2010)
"The concise handling of data and facts enable Chiu and Lui to swiftly articulate their case for Hong Kong and hence make their book a ‘must read’." - Yannan Ding, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium; Local Economy 26(5)
Stephen Chiu is Professor of Sociology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Tai-Lok Lui is Professor of Sociology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780415220118 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415220114 |
| Title | Hong Kong |
| Author | Stephen Chiu |
| Series | Asia's Transformations Asia's Great Cities |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-06-04 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |