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Factory Towns of South China: An Illustrated Guidebook (English and Chinese Edition),Used
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Organized in part as a travel guide with many colorful maps, photos and drawings this book profiles a wide range of Chinese factory towns producing everything from cars to toys to circuit boards.Most consumer products come primarily from the Pearl River Delta, the 'factory of the world' with the largest industrial region on earth. The delta has attracted millions of poor rural residents to settle in factory towns in hopes for a better life. Factory Towns of South China opens a window on these walled compounds, exposing the gritty establishments, crowded dormitories and monotonous labor carried out by workers. Some function as selfcontained cities, with their own fire brigade, hospital, bank, TV station and as many as half a million workers living within the compounds. Other factories are scattered in larger villages to mask their existence and evade governmental crackdowns on the production of fake consumer goods and illegal casino machines.Contributors include David Bray, Minnie Chan, JiaChing Chen, Paul Chu Hoi Shan, Eli Friedman, Claudia Juhre, Laurence Liauw, Paul Lin, Ting Shi, Casey Wang, Rex Wong, and Chun Yang.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Factory Towns of South China'? A: The book profiles a variety of factory towns in South China, highlighting their industrial significance and the living conditions of workers.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this guidebook? A: The contributors include David Bray, Minnie Chan, Jia-Ching Chen, Paul Chu Hoi Shan, Eli Friedman, Claudia Juhre, Laurence Liauw, Paul Lin, Ting Shi, Casey Wang, Rex Wong, and Chun Yang.
- Q: What type of content is included in the book? A: The book includes colorful maps, photos, and drawings, organized partly as a travel guide.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Factory Towns of South China' published? A: The book was published on August 31, 2012.
- Q: Is there any information on the workers' living conditions? A: Yes, the book exposes the crowded dormitories and monotonous labor carried out by workers in these factory towns.
- Q: Does the book discuss the concept of factory towns as self-contained cities? A: Yes, it describes some factory towns as self-contained cities with their own amenities like hospitals and banks.
- Q: What categories does the book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Buildings'.