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The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger Second Edition with a new chapter by t,Used
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In April 1956, a refitted oil tanker carried fiftyeight shipping containers from Newark to Houston. From that modest beginning, container shipping developed into a huge industry that made the boom in global trade possible. The Box tells the dramatic story of the container's creation, the decade of struggle before it was widely adopted, and the sweeping economic consequences of the sharp fall in transportation costs that containerization brought about.But the container didn't just happen. Its adoption required huge sums of money, both from private investors and from ports that aspired to be on the leading edge of a new technology. It required years of highstakes bargaining with two of the titans of organized labor, Harry Bridges and Teddy Gleason, as well as delicate negotiations on standards that made it possible for almost any container to travel on any truck or train or ship. Ultimately, it took McLean's success in supplying U.S. forces in Vietnam to persuade the world of the container's potential.Drawing on previously neglected sources, economist Marc Levinson shows how the container transformed economic geography, devastating traditional ports such as New York and London and fueling the growth of previously obscure ones, such as Oakland. By making shipping so cheap that industry could locate factories far from its customers, the container paved the way for Asia to become the world's workshop and brought consumers a previously unimaginable variety of lowcost products from around the globe.Published in hardcover on the fiftieth anniversary of the first container voyage, this is the first comprehensive history of the shipping container. Now with a new chapter, The Box tells the dramatic story of how the drive and imagination of an iconoclastic entrepreneur turned containerization from an impractical idea into a phenomenon that transformed economic geography, slashed transportation costs, and made the boom in global trade possible.
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- Q: What is 'The Box' about? A: 'The Box' details the history and impact of the shipping container on global trade. It covers its invention, the struggles for adoption, and the economic consequences of reduced transportation costs.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Box'? A: The book is authored by Marc Levinson, an economist who provides an in-depth analysis of how containerization transformed economic geography.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition of 'The Box' was published on April 5, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Box' have? A: 'The Box' contains a total of 540 pages.
- Q: What binding type is 'The Box' available in? A: 'The Box' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Box' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Box' is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive history and analysis of shipping containers, making it valuable for courses in economic history and logistics.
- Q: Does 'The Box' include new content compared to the first edition? A: Yes, this edition includes a new chapter added by the author, providing updated insights and context.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in 'The Box'? A: The main themes include the invention of the shipping container, the economic implications of containerization, and the transformation of global trade patterns.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'The Box'? A: 'The Box' can be purchased from various online retailers, including major booksellers and platforms that specialize in academic and historical texts.
- Q: What is the condition of 'The Box' when purchased? A: 'The Box' is sold in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a fresh copy.