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Sustainable Development in Western China

By: Scott A. Waldron, John William Longworth, Colin G. Brown

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Sustainable Development in Western China

By: Scott A. Waldron, John William Longworth, Colin G. Brown

This study provides a guide to & analysis of the intricate web of policies & institutions that now impact on grassland degradation & sustainable development in China's pastoral region. It also reveals broader insights into how China grapples with complex ecological & livelihood problems as it rapidly modernises & develops.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1781007683

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9781781007686

Beef in China

Agribusiness Opportunities and Challenges

By: John William Longworth,Colin G. Brown,Scott A. Waldron

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Beef in China

Agribusiness Opportunities and Challenges

By: John William Longworth,Colin G. Brown,Scott A. Waldron

China's emergence as a "beef giant" has enormous implications for the world beef market. The first up-to-date and full scale analysis of the booming beef industry of China, which produces a phenomenal five times more beef than Australia.The product of several years of fieldwork and university research, a collaboration with recognised industry authorities here and in China. Abundantly illustrated.John Longworth is the author of Beef in Japan published in 1983.

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Univ. of Queensland Press

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0702232319

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9780702232312

Modernizing China's Industries

Lessons from Wool and Wool Textiles

By: Colin G. Brown,Scott A. Waldron,John William Longworth

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Modernizing China's Industries

Lessons from Wool and Wool Textiles

By: Colin G. Brown,Scott A. Waldron,John William Longworth

The book fills an important gap in understanding the process of economic transformation by providing a comprehensive and in-depth micro-level analysis of industrial transition. . . The book is highly recommended for those who are working on or studying the Chinese economic transformation focusing especially on industry and its transition. Ligang Song, Economic Record As the authors admit, the wool industry may seem a rather obscure choice (p. 23). Yet this is a book of interest to a much wider relationship than agro-business specialists. It provides a meticulous case-study of one industry which illuminates a number of broader issues currently under discussion in the China studies field. . . As the Chinese economy becomes more variegated, economists and political scientists trying to understand the Chinese economic reform experience will increasingly have to rely on such studies. They bring out the intricacies of this process and help us to move from across-the-board generalizations on property rights reform to more nuanced analyses of economic transition. Björn Alpermann, The China Journal China defies generalizations, and the only way that we can hope to obtain a clear idea of the process of reform is through detailed studies, that trace the complex ebb and flow of reforms, including the interactions between centre and locality, and between the stages of the processing. This is a valuable study that will stand the test of time. Will Martin, The World Bank, US This book is more than yet another industry report . This is a book on transition. It describes the mega-forces privatization; state-owned enterprise reform; internationalization; increasing competition and their mega-consequences the proliferation of small, private traders; the diversification of the process sector; the disintegration of government agencies and private initiatives that had been in charge of coordinating and managing quality that not only affected the wool sector, but are literally re-defining the fabric of China s economy. For those interested in trying to better understand the fastest growing economy in the world, this is a must read. Neither the authors competence in wool technology nor their description of the institutional details of the wool economy gets in the way of their main message. Powerful economic forces are at work in China. In some cases there are positive benefits through competitive and improved incentives. In other cases, however, there is a cost in terms of rising transaction costs, imperfect information and the inability to rationalize the evolving supply chains. Scott Rozelle, University of California, US China is the world s largest producer and consumer of wool textiles but the structure of its industry remains confusing and complex to many. While China offers the most important growth opportunity in the world today, the transition from a centrally planned to a market economy has compounded the difficulties and risks for many traders and investors wishing to deal with and in this market. This publication makes a major contribution towards unravelling the complexity of Chinese industrial structures through its review of recent changes to one of China s oldest but still significant manufacturing sectors, the wool textile industry. The lessons learned through this study will be relevant to anyone wishing to understand China s industrial modernization processes. Barry White, Chief Executive Officer, International Fibre Council (IFC) Ltd, Director, Australia China Business Council Exposed to powerful new economic forces, and undergoing dramatic ownership reforms and technological changes, China s industries are modernizing at a breakneck pace. In many industries, the outcomes have been chaotic and poorly aligned with societal objectives. This book analyses the transformation and modernization of China s industries through a detailed investigation of the wool and wool textile industries. The authors argue that to remai

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1781958149

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A-Z of Knutsford

Places-People-History

By: Jean & John Bradburn

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Places-People-History

By: Jean & John Bradburn

An engaging and informative tour through this Cheshire town highlighting its heritage, people and places.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445696797

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Gallipoli and the Dardanelles, 1915–1916

By: John Grehan,Martin Mace

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Gallipoli and the Dardanelles, 1915–1916

By: John Grehan,Martin Mace

Military historians John Grehan and Martin Mace’s Gallipoli and the Dardanelles, 1915-1916 examines the naval World War I battle and aftermath. The fighting in the Gallipoli or Dardanelles campaign began in 1915 as a purely naval affair undertaken partly at the instigation of Winston Churchill, who, as First Lord of the Admiralty, had entertained plans of capturing the Dardanelles as early as September 1914. It was the Royal Navy that bore the brunt of the initial action, supported by the French and with minor contributions from the Russian and Australian fleets. On 3 November 1914, Churchill ordered the first British attack on the Dardanelles following the opening of hostilities between Ottoman and Russian empires. The British attack was carried out by battle cruisers of Carden’s Mediterranean Squadron, HMS Indomitable and HMS Indefatigable, as well as two French battleships. This attack actually took place before a formal declaration of war had been made by Britain against the Ottoman Empire. Royal Navy submarines had already been operating in the region. When the naval operations failed, a full invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula was launched. The bitter fighting that followed resonated profoundly among all nations involved. The campaign was the first major battle undertaken by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), and is often considered to mark the birth of national consciousness in both of these countries. For the Turkish forces it would prove a major victory. Gallipoli and the Dardanelles, 1915-1916 is an indispensable, comprehensive guide to the strategies and battles of this conflict.

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Pen and Sword

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1473838193

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9781473838192

Book's by John William Longworth

Sustainable Development in Western China

Sustainable Development in Western China

Beef in China

Beef in China

Modernizing China's Industries

Modernizing China's Industries

A-Z of Knutsford

A-Z of Knutsford

Gallipoli and the Dardanelles, 1915–1916

Gallipoli and the Dardanelles, 1915–1916

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