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Making Hong Kong

A History of Its Urban Development

By: Pui-yin Ho,Peiran He

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Making Hong Kong

A History of Its Urban Development

By: Pui-yin Ho,Peiran He

Pui-yin Ho surveys how the social, economic and political environments of different eras have influenced the evolution of urban planning in Hong Kong. Evaluating the relationship between town planning and social change over time, this book explores how a local Hong Kong identity has emerged through its urban development. In doing so it brings a fresh perspective to urban research and provides historical context and direction for the future development of the city.

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Making Hong Kong

By: Pui-yin Ho

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Making Hong Kong

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This insightful book provides a comprehensive survey of urban development in Hong Kong since 1841. Pui-yin Ho explores the ways in which the social, economic and political environments of different eras have influenced the city's development. From colonial governance, wartime experiences, high density development and adjustments before and after 1997 through contemporary challenges, this book explores forward-looking ideas that urban planning can offer to lead the city in the future. Evaluating the relationship between town planning and social change, this book looks at how a local Hong Kong identity emerged in the face of conflict and compromise between Chinese and European cultures. In doing so, it brings a fresh perspective to urban research, providing historical context and direction for the future development of the city. Hong Kong's urban development experience offers not only a model for other Chinese cities but also a better understanding of Asian cities more broadly. Urban studies scholars will find this an exemplary case study of a developing urban landscape. Town planners and architects will also benefit from reading this comprehensive book as it shows how Hong Kong can be taken to the next stage of urban development and modernisation.

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1788117956

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The Administrative History of the Hong Kong Government Agencies, 1841-2002

By: Pui-Yin Ho,Peiran He

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The Administrative History of the Hong Kong Government Agencies, 1841-2002

By: Pui-Yin Ho,Peiran He

In 2002, prior to the restructuring on July 1, the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was made up of 16 administrative bureaux and 68 administrative departments. The origins of the existing government administrative framework can be traced back to 1841 when the Hong Kong colonial government was first established. From creation to expansion, transfer, fusion and abolition, the evolving experience of these agencies was long and difficult during the past one and a half centuries. The scale of the government has grown ever larger and its structure increasingly complicated. After the return of Hong Kong to China's sovereignty in 1997, there have been many studies on the contemporary structure and personnel system of the government to identify the advantages and weaknesses of the present political system. However, very few of these studies deal with the fundamental problems associated with the evolution of official agencies. An in-depth study into the government's administrative history since 1841 is thus indispensable and urgently required. Based on extensive research involving large quantities of official documents and other primary sources, this user-friendly guide outlines the origins of over 60 existing governmental departments and their rhythm of development. Details of crucial changes, in the establishment, functions, structure, as well as the abolition and creation of departments, are laid out in chronological order through tables and charts to identify the structural changes in the government machinery. The attached CD will help readers locate areas of special interests. The beginning of the twenty-first century is an appropriate time to review the development characteristics of the Hong Kong government and compare the various institutional reforms implemented at different times. This is a foundation for understanding Hong Kong society's evolution.

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9622096573

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Making Hong Kong

Making Hong Kong

Making Hong Kong

Making Hong Kong

The Administrative History of the Hong Kong Government Agencies, 1841-2002

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