ABSTRACT

This volume, written by contributors from a number of different specialisms, suggests that different combinations of factors have contributed to the relative successes and failures in these cities. Endowment factors, preferential policies, and history have all proved to be important. Most importantly, Cities in Post-Mao China suggests that locally-generated strategies of development are crucial determinants. This ground-breaking volume reveals through close detail and broad coverage how exactly cities have been catalysts for Chinas economic development. It will provide much needed data for those working in the fields of comparative politics, development studies, economic development and Asian studies.

chapter 1|16 pages

Recipes for development in post-Mao Chinese cities

Themes and variations

chapter 2|34 pages

Guangzhou and Tianjin

The struggle for development in two Chinese cities

chapter 4|36 pages

Preferential policies, municipal leadership, and development strategies

A comparative analysis of Qingdao and Dalian

chapter 6|30 pages

A tale of two cities

A comparative study of the political and economic development of Chengdu and Chongqing

chapter 7|41 pages

Institutional constraints, path dependence and entrepreneurship

Comparing Nantong and Zhangjiagang, 1984–96

chapter 8|40 pages

Institutional constraints, leadership and development strategies

Panyu and Nanhai under reform