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Zhongping Chen - Modern China’s Network Revolution: Chambers of Commerce and Sociopolitical Change in the Early Twentieth Century - 9780804774093 - V9780804774093
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Modern China’s Network Revolution: Chambers of Commerce and Sociopolitical Change in the Early Twentieth Century

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Description for Modern China’s Network Revolution: Chambers of Commerce and Sociopolitical Change in the Early Twentieth Century Hardback. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552.

Chambers of commerce developed in China as a key part of its sociopolitical changes. In 1902, the first Chinese chamber of commerce appeared in Shanghai. By the time the Qing dynasty ended, over 1,000 general chambers, affiliated chambers, and branch chambers had been established throughout China.

In this new work, author Zhongping Chen examines Chinese chambers of commerce and their network development across Lower Yangzi cities and towns, as well as the nationwide arena. He details how they achieved increasing integration, and how their collective actions deeply influenced nationalistic, reformist, and revolutionary movements. His use of network analysis reveals ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Palo Alto, United States
ISBN
9780804774093
SKU
V9780804774093
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1

About Zhongping Chen
Zhongping Chen is Associate Professor of History at the University of Victoria in British Columbia.

Reviews for Modern China’s Network Revolution: Chambers of Commerce and Sociopolitical Change in the Early Twentieth Century
"This is an insightful, carefully researched study that should be on the reading list of all who are interested in the social and economic history of China." —Di Wang, Professor of History, Texas A&M University

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