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China Goes To Sea: Maritime Transformation In Comparative Historical Perspective
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In Modern History, China Has Been Primarily A Land Power, Dominating Smaller States Along Its Massive Continental Flanks. But China'S Turn Toward The Sea Is Now Very Much A Reality, As Evident In Its Stunning Rise In Global Shipbuilding Markets, Its Vast And Expanding Merchant Marine, The Wide Offshore Reach Of Its Energy And Minerals Exploration Companies, Its Growing Fishing Fleet, And Indeed Its Increasingly Modern Navy. Yet, For All These Achievements, There Is Still Profound Skepticism Regarding China'S Potential As A Genuine Maritime Power. Beijing Must Still Import The Most Vital Subcomponents For Its Shipyards, Maritime Governance Remains Severely Bureaucratically Challenged, And The Navy Evinces, At Least As Of Yet, Little Enthusiasm For Significant Blue Water Power Projection Capabilities.This Volume Provides A Truly Comprehensive Assessment Of Prospects For China'S Maritime Development By Situating These Important Geostrategic Phenomena Within A Larger World Historical Context. Too Many Works On China View The Nation In Isolation. To Avoid This Problem, The Authors, All Authorities On Their Respective Historical Eras, Examine Cases Of Attempted Maritime Transformation Through The Ages, From The Persian Empire To The Soviet Union, And Determine The Reasons For Success Or Failure. Their Work Updates Other Books Written On The Subject That Have Been Overtaken By China'S Rapid Strategic And Technological Change. Readers Will Especially Appreciate The Book'S Detailed Maps And Forwardlooking Analytical Framework For Understanding The Future Of Asian Maritime Power.China Is Hardly The Only Land Power In History To Attempt Transformation By Fostering Sea Power. Many Continental Powers Have Elected Or Been Impelled To Transform Themselves Into Significant Maritime Powers In Order To Safeguard Their Strategic Position Or Advance Their Interests. Of Course, China'S History And Culture Are To Some Extent Exceptional, But Building Intellectual Fences Actually Hinders The Effort To Understand China'S Current Development Trajectory. Without Underestimating The Enduring Pull Of China'S Past As It Relates To Threats To The Country'S Internal Stability And Its Landward Borders, This Comparative Study Provides Reason To Believe That China Has Turned The Corner On A Genuine Maritime Transformation. If That Proves Indeed To Be The Case, It Would Be A Remarkable If Not Singular Event In The History Of The Last Two Millennia. This Is The Third Book In The Series Studies In Chinese Maritime Development Published Jointly By The China Maritime Studies Institute And The Naval Institute Press.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'China Goes to Sea'? A: The main theme of 'China Goes to Sea' is China's transformation from a land power to a maritime power, exploring its historical context and the factors influencing this shift.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'China Goes to Sea' is Andrew S. Erickson, who is an authority on maritime and strategic studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 526 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of China's maritime development.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'China Goes to Sea'? A: The book was published on July 1, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'China Goes to Sea' is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive assessment of China's maritime development within a historical context.
- Q: What features does the book include? A: The book includes detailed maps and an analytical framework that helps readers understand the future of Asian maritime power.
- Q: Is 'China Goes to Sea' a used or new book? A: The book is listed as a new book, ensuring the best condition for readers.
- Q: Does this book include comparisons with other historical maritime powers? A: Yes, the book compares China's maritime transformation with other historical maritime powers like the Persian Empire and the Soviet Union.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in maritime studies? A: This book is significant in maritime studies as it updates previous works and addresses the rapid strategic and technological changes in China's maritime capabilities.