ISBN10: 0313292124, ISBN13: 9780313292125, [publisher: ABC-CLIO 1997-07-16, Westport, Conn.] Hardcover
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1997]

Westport, Conn ABC-CLIO 1997 Hard cover New in new dust jacket.

ISBN10: 0313292124, ISBN13: 9780313292125, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Westport] Hardcover Hardcover. China's long-term maritime history has been overlooked by the scholarly community, so much so that there is a misconception that the Chinese were sea- or ocean-phobic. This image has been promoted rather deliberately because a sailing-aversive China would fit in well with the non-capitalist development framework. This study shows that from 2100 B.C. to A.D. 1900, the Chinese were as enthusiastic about and capable of seagoing activities as other peoples. Evidence shows that economic interests provided Chinese sailing-related activities with a lasting impetus, and the private sector played a central role.However, maritime activities in China raise at least two paradoxes: the activities were incompatible with the agrarian dominance in the Chinese premodern economy, and there was a huge gap between China's maritime potential and maritime growth. This situation was symptomatic of both positive and negative effects of technical and economic aspects of premodern China. Technologically, limited maritime growth resulted from climatic and hydrographic conditions favorable to agriculture. Economically, it resulted from low Chinese participation in maritime activities because of safe returns from the agricultural sector. This book provides readers with a long-term analysis of Chinese maritime activities and their economic consequences in industries, ...

Hardback. New. This text gives a long-term analysis of Chinese maritime activities and their economic consequences in industries, infrastructure, trade, migration, and government policies. It provides an insight into the causes for sterility of capitalist industrialization in premodern China. ISBN 0313292124 9780313292125 [GB]

ISBN10: 0313292124, ISBN13: 9780313292125, [publisher: Greenwood Press] Hardcover illustrated edition. 246 pages. 9.50x6.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1997]

Greenwood Press, Date: 1997. Hardcover. New. illustrated edition. 246 pages. 9.50x6.50x0.75 inches. 1997. Greenwood Press ISBN 0313292124 9780313292125 [GB]

ISBN10: 0313292124, ISBN13: 9780313292125, [publisher: ABC-CLIO] Hardcover New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
[Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1997]

ISBN10: 0313292124, ISBN13: 9780313292125, [publisher: Praeger] Hardcover Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within
[Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]

ISBN10: 0313292124, ISBN13: 9780313292125, [publisher: Praeger] Hardcover Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers.
[Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1997]

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New York Praeger 1997 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 246 p. Contains: Illustrations. Contributions in Economics and Economic History.

Praeger. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Praeger ISBN 0313292124 9780313292125 [US]