The Chinese Coal Industry
The Chinese Coal Industry by Elspeth Thomson, published by Routledge on June 10, 2019, is a comprehensive examination of the coal sector’s evolution in China. Spanning 432 pages, this edition delves into the critical role the coal industry has played in the country’s economic modernization, highlighting its vast labor force and strategic significance. The book explores the structural and operational changes within the industry from the mid-19th century to the present, particularly during the reform years.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of the economic conditions surrounding the coal industry, alongside insights into China’s socio-political development. The text addresses the unique challenges faced by reformers in this vital sector and reflects broader issues within the state industrial framework. Covering topics such as business and economics, technology, and regional studies, this work provides a detailed perspective on a key component of China’s industrial landscape.
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The coal industry has been and continues to be of critical importance for China’s economic modernization. With its huge labour force, country-wide infrastructure, and vital strategic importance for the economy, the industry presents special problems for reformers, and epitomises the problems of reform in the state industrial sector as a whole. This book examines the changes in the structure and operation of the Chinese coal industry from the mid-19th century to the present, concentrating on the years of reform. Although the focus is on the economics of the industry, the book also provides many insights into China’s socio-political development.
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