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Transport in Transition: The Evolution of Traditional Shipping in China (Michigan Abstracts Of Chinese And Japanese Works On Chi,New
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Water transport is a major feature of the traditional Chinese economy because of its magnitude and comparative efficiency. Yet this feature has all too often been ignored by scholars, with the notable exception of Japanese scholars. We cannot hope to gain any real conception of how the Chinese economy worked in the past, or works now, until we have a clearer picture of the circulation of men and commodities. In this circulation, water transport has been and is of crucial importance.Transport in Transition collects and translates notable Japanese articles to throw some light on the evolution of traditional junk shipping during a key transitional phase, 19001940, when it was absorbing the influences of various forms of modernization and on the eve of its major organizational transformation under the direction of the Communisty Party. The articles chosen concentrate on two main themes: the institutional organization of the shipping business, and the forms of ownership and operation. They will be of value to business historians and economic sociologists generally as well as to economic historians interested in transport.Several features of the Chinese economy are sharply illuminated. Most striking is the extent of regional variation. North and central Chinese shipping are shown to have differed both in their methods of operaiton and organization. Also noteworthy is the enduring strength of some traditional features of shipping operation and business practice. An unexpected feature of this endurance was the strength of traditional shipping in the face of steady competition from all forms of modern transport and from reputdely more efficient forms of business management.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Transport in Transition'? A: The book focuses on the evolution of traditional junk shipping in China during the transitional phase from 1900 to 1940, highlighting its significance in the Chinese economy and the influences of modernization.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Transport in Transition' is Andrew Watson.
- Q: When was 'Transport in Transition' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1972.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the book? A: The book covers the institutional organization of the shipping business and the various forms of ownership and operation in traditional junk shipping.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 112 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about the Chinese economy? A: The book illuminates several features of the Chinese economy, including regional variations in shipping operations and the enduring strength of traditional practices despite modern competition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for researchers and historians? A: Yes, 'Transport in Transition' is valuable for business historians, economic sociologists, and those interested in economic history and transport.
- Q: Does this book include translations of Japanese articles? A: Yes, the book collects and translates notable Japanese articles related to the evolution of traditional shipping.